Mastering Text Analysis Skills

What is the main idea of the R.A.C.E. strategy in informational texts?

• To provide a method for solving math problems.

• To help students recall historical events.

• To guide students in structuring their responses to questions.

• To teach students how to write fictional stories.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of the R.A.C.E. strategy?

• R.A.C.E. is a strategy for running faster in physical education.

• R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain, which helps in structuring written responses.

• R.A.C.E. is a method for memorizing vocabulary words.

• R.A.C.E. is a strategy for improving reading speed.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can you support a claim using the R.A.C.E. strategy?

• By restating the question and providing a personal opinion.

• By citing evidence from the text to back up your answer.

• By explaining why the question is not relevant.

• By summarizing the entire text without focusing on the claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Compare the R.A.C.E. strategy with another text response strategy you know. How are they similar?

• Both strategies focus on memorizing facts.

• Both strategies emphasize the importance of citing evidence from the text.

• Both strategies require students to write in complete sentences.

• Both strategies are used exclusively for fictional texts.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is it important to explain your answer in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

• To make your response longer.

• To show that you understand the evidence and how it supports your answer.

• To confuse the reader with complex language.

• To avoid answering the question directly.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify a situation where the R.A.C.E. strategy would be particularly useful.

• Writing a poem.

• Answering a short-answer question in a history exam.

• Solving a math equation.

• Drawing a map.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the R.A.C.E. strategy help in improving the quality of a student's response?

• It encourages students to write more words.

• It provides a structured approach to ensure all parts of the question are addressed with evidence.

• It allows students to avoid using evidence.

• It focuses on creative writing techniques.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Compare the effectiveness of the R.A.C.E. strategy with a free-response approach. Which is more effective and why?

• The free-response approach is more effective because it allows for more creativity.

• The R.A.C.E. strategy is more effective because it ensures a well-supported and organized response.

• Both are equally effective in all situations.

• Neither is effective because they both limit student expression.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10