R.A.C.E. Challenge

Restate the following question: 'What is the main idea of the passage?'

• Summarize the conclusion of the passage

• Identify the main idea or central theme discussed in the text.

• List all the characters mentioned in the text

• Determine the author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Provide an example of using evidence to support your response.

• Citing a study published in the Journal of Psychology that showed a 20% increase in productivity when implementing flexible work hours.

• Using a meme as evidence in a formal argument

• Quoting a fictional character to support a claim

• Referring to a personal anecdote without any external sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How can organizing your thoughts help in writing a clear response?

• By including irrelevant information and details

• By randomly jotting down ideas without any structure

• By writing in a disorganized and chaotic manner

• By organizing your thoughts, you can outline key points, arrange them in a coherent manner, and eliminate unnecessary information, resulting in a concise and effective response.

Why is restating the question important in academic writing?

• Restating the question helps the writer stay focused on the topic and ensures that the response directly addresses the question asked.

• Restating the question confuses the reader and leads to a disjointed response.

• Restating the question is unnecessary and wastes time.

• Restating the question is only important in informal writing, not academic writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Explain how restating the question can help you focus on the task at hand.

• Restating the question can lead to confusion and distraction.

• Restating the question is a waste of time and effort.

• Restating the question does not impact focus or productivity.

• Restating the question can help you focus on the task at hand by providing clarity and direction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In what ways can evidence be incorporated into a written response?

• By making broad generalizations without specific examples

• By using personal opinions without any supporting evidence

• By citing specific examples, quoting reliable sources, providing data or statistics, and referencing relevant studies or research findings.

• By plagiarizing content from unreliable sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What role does logical organization play in effective writing?

• Logical organization has no impact on effective writing

• Logical organization makes writing more confusing

• Logical organization is only important in spoken communication

• Logical organization plays a crucial role in effective writing by enhancing clarity and coherence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Restate the question: 'Why did the character make that decision?'

• Peer pressure and societal norms

• Past experiences and personal beliefs

• Influence from external factors

• Random choice without much thought

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does restating the question help in avoiding misunderstandings?

• Restating the question helps in avoiding misunderstandings by ensuring that both parties are on the same page and have a clear understanding of what is being asked.

• Restating the question delays the conversation

• Restating the question confuses both parties

• Restating the question is unnecessary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Provide an example of a concise response that includes evidence.

• The sky is blue due to the presence of unicorns.

• The sky is blue due to Rayleigh scattering.

• The sky is blue because of the Earth's magnetic field.

• The sky is blue because of the reflection of the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1