RACES Strategy Game for TDA

What does the "R" in the RACES strategy stand for?

• Review

• Restate

• Recall

• Reflect

Which of the following is NOT a component of the RACES strategy?

• Cite evidence

• Explain

• Reread

• Answer

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

What is the purpose of citing evidence in a TDA response?

• To make the essay longer

• To support the answer with proof from the text

• To express personal opinions

• To make the essay more interesting

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.2B

Which of the following is a good sentence starter for explaining evidence?

• "I think..."

• "For example..."

• "In conclusion..."

• "Also..."

What does the "E" in the RACES strategy stand for?

• Evaluate

• Elaborate

• Explain

• Estimate

Which of the following is an example of a bad TDA response?

• A response that restates the question, cites evidence, and explains the evidence

• A response that only expresses personal opinions without citing evidence

• A response that provides sufficient text evidence and explanations to the answer

• A response that uses sentence starters to introduce evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2B

What should the concluding paragraph in a TDA response primarily do?

• Introduce new evidence

• Summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• Ask questions for the reader to think about

• Provide a detailed explanation of one piece of evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.W.5.2E

Which of the following is a good practice when writing a TDA response?

• Using complex vocabulary that you are unsure about

• Sticking to one piece of evidence

• Citing evidence from the text to support my answer

• Writing in a casual tone

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.1

Why is organization important in a TDA response?

• It makes the essay easier to write

• It helps the reader follow the writer's ideas and understand the argument

• It ensures the essay is the correct length

• It allows the writer to use more evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.4

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

Why must I explain why the evidence answers the questions in my own words?

• To confuse the reader
• To show comprehension and analysis.
• To show lack of understanding
• To waste time

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

CCSS.RI.5.8