R.A.C.E. strategy, Plot diagram, and inference Test

Paragraph for Students:
When Alexa walked into the classroom, she noticed every desk was decorated with balloons and streamers. A large cake sat on the back table, and her classmates all grinned as she entered. Alexa gasped, quickly covering her mouth with her hands.

Question:
What can you infer from the paragraph?

• Alexa forgot to do her homework.

• Alexa's friends were upset with her.

• Alexa's classmates were throwing her a surprise party.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Paragraph:
As Jose opened the fridge, he sighed. There was only a half-empty bottle of ketchup and a carton of milk that expired last week. He grabbed his phone and started scrolling through a food delivery app.

Question:
What can you infer about Jose?

• He enjoys cooking.

• He doesn’t have much food at home.

• He just went grocery shopping.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Paragraph:
Ariana’s hands trembled as she clutched her basketball jersey. She bounced lightly on her feet, staring at the scoreboard that read 58–57 with ten seconds left. Her coach nodded at her, and she jogged toward the court.

Question:
What can you infer about Ariana?

• She is nervous about an important moment in the game.

• She doesn’t want to play basketball anymore.

• She is upset with her coach.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Paragraph:
The floorboards creaked as Ethan tiptoed down the hallway. He carefully turned the doorknob, wincing at the slight squeak. Holding his shoes in his hand, he took a deep breath and opened the door to his room.

Question:
What can you infer Ethan is trying to do?

• Fix the squeaky door in his house.

• Look for a lost item under the floorboards.

• Sneak into his house quietly without waking anyone.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Paragraph:
Sofia pushed her chair back from the table and rubbed her eyes. Three empty coffee cups sat beside her, and the clock on her laptop glowed 2:47 a.m. Still, she kept typing, determined to finish her project.

Question:
What can you infer about Sofia?

• She is working late to meet a deadline.

• She is planning to go to bed early.

• She forgot to start her homework.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Plot Diagram Questions

1. Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation?

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What usually happens during the rising action of a story?

• The problem is solved.

• Conflicts and complications begin to build.

• The main character is introduced.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which part of the plot shows events that happen as a result of the climax and begin to lead to the story’s ending?

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Exposition

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the resolution in a story?

• The moment of highest suspense.

• The introduction of characters and setting.

• The conclusion where the conflict is resolved.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

R.A.C.E. Strategy

The "R" stands for???

• Recall

• Recite

• Restate

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2