Evidence Based Writing

Select the best sentence starters to Cite Text Evidence

• The author states that "_____________________"

• In the section "______" it states that _________________________.

• This indicates that __________________________________.

• This helps the reader understand that __________________________.

When you restate a question for RACE, you are...

• Turning the question into a statement.

• Shortening the question to write less.

What does the A stand for in RACE?

• Answer the question

• Restate the question

• Cite the evidence

• Explain your evidence

What is the best sentence starter to Explain Evidence?

• This information helps the reader understand that...

• In the "_____" section it states that..

• In paragraph 10 it says "__________."

• In the text is says "___________."

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as​ (a)  

• evidence

• arguments

• claim

• counterclaim

• reasons

• opinions

Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?

• This means...

• The author states...

• The author points out...

• In conclusion...

What are good examples of Evidence to help support your claim?

• Research and survey results

• Statistics

• Expert opinions

• All of the above

What is the best definition evidence?

• a statement that names the position or stance you take on a topic

• a statement provided by the writer to justify and support WHY a claim should be accepted

• information such as statistics, facts, definitions, and quotations from experts, that are used to support a reason

• the position or stance taken by the opposite side in an argument

What does the C stand for in RACE Strategy?

• Cite with evidence from the text.

• Characters from the text.

What does the E in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Explain the evidence you cited. What does it mean?

• Emphasize the evidence.

• Enforce the evidence.

• Embrace the evidence