Using the RACE Strategy for SCR

What motivates the narrator to investigate the cave?

Restate:​ ​ (a)   because

Answer: ​ ​ (b)  

Cite: ​ (c)   more about the mystical cave. I had to know more"

Explain:​ (d)   to uncover the truth about the cave drive him to investigate further.

• 'The narrator is motivated to investigate the cave
• '..he is curious about the stories he has heard.'
• 'In the text, the narrator says, "I wanted to know
• 'This shows that the narrator's curiosity

How does the narrator's friend Nathan feel about going to the cave?

Restate: ​ (a)  

Answer: ​ (b)  

Cite: ​ (c)  

Explain: ​ (d)  

• Nathan feels...
• ...hesitant and scared.
• "Not going to happen. I heard too many rumors"
• Shows his fear and reluctance.

Reorder the following answer to this question: What does the librarian's reaction suggest about the cave?

• The librarian suggests the cave...

• .is dangerous.

• "Don’t go digging up stuff you can’t handle"

• Implies the cave is dangerous.

Reorder the following answer to this question: How does the setting contribute to the mood of the story?

• The setting creates a mood of..

• .mystery and suspense.

• "The cave was obscure and chilling"

• Enhances eerie, suspenseful mood.

Why does the narrator decide to turn back from the cave?

• • Restate: The narrator turns back because... Answer: ...he finds treasure. Cite: "I had to agree. I grabbed Nathan’s shirt" (para 15). Explain: Shows he recognizes danger.

• • Restate: The narrator turns back because...

  • Answer: ...it is too dangerous.

  • Cite: "I had to agree. I grabbed Nathan’s shirt" (para 15).

  • Explain: Shows he recognizes danger.

• Restate: The narrator turns back because... Answer: ...he gets bored. Cite: "I had to agree. I grabbed Nathan’s shirt" (para 15). Explain: Shows he recognizes danger.

• Restate: The narrator turns back because... Answer: ...he hears a noise. Cite: "I had to agree. I grabbed Nathan’s shirt" (para 15). Explain: Shows he recognizes danger.

What does the narrator do after hearing his grandpa's story?

• • Restate: After hearing the story, the narrator... Answer: ...goes to the cave immediately. Cite: "I flew out the door without telling my parents" (para 3). Explain: Shows his eagerness to investigate.

  
  

• • Restate: After hearing the story, the narrator...

  • Answer: ...goes to the library.

  • Cite: "I headed to the public library to find out everything I could" (para 3).

  • Explain: Shows his eagerness to investigate.

• Restate: After hearing the story, the narrator... Answer: ...tells his friends. Cite: "I headed to the public library to find out everything I could" (para 3). Explain: Shows his eagerness to investigate.

• estate: After hearing the story, the narrator... Answer: ...goes to school. Cite: "I headed to the public library to find out everything I could" (para 3). Explain: Shows his eagerness to investigate.

How does the narrator feel when he finds the article about Charley?

• Restate: The narrator feels... Answer: ...bored and uninterested. Cite: "My hands began to shake as I gawked at the screen" (para 4). Explain: Shows his excitement and nervousness.

• Restate: The narrator feels... Answer: ...angry and frustrated. Cite: "My hands began to shake as I gawked at the screen" (para 4). Explain: Shows his excitement and nervousness.

• • Restate: The narrator feels...

  • Answer: ...excited and nervous.

  • Cite: "My hands began to shake as I gawked at the screen" (para 4).

  • Explain: Shows his excitement and nervousness.

• Restate: The narrator feels... Answer: ...calm and relaxed. Cite: "My hands began to shake as I gawked at the screen" (para 4). Explain: Shows his excitement and nervousness.

What agreement do the narrator and Nathan make before going to the cave?

• Restate: They agree to... Answer: ...tell their parents. Cite: "I had to promise to stay together and not say a word about it to his parents" (para 8). Explain: Shows their secrecy and caution.

• Restate: They agree to... Answer: ...go alone. Cite: "I had to promise to stay together and not say a word about it to his parents" (para 8). Explain: Shows their secrecy and caution.

• • Restate: They agree to...

  • Answer: ...stay together and keep it secret.

  • Cite: "I had to promise to stay together and not say a word about it to his parents" (para 8).

  • Explain: Shows their secrecy and caution

• Restate: They agree to... Answer: ...bring more friends. Cite: "I had to promise to stay together and not say a word about it to his parents" (para 8). Explain: Shows their secrecy and caution.