Textual Evidence in Constructed Response Writing

What does the 'R' in the RACE writing strategy stand for?

• Reflect

• Revise

• Review

• Restate

Why is it important to have the text in front of you when writing a response?

• To ensure you spell everything correctly

• To locate the best pieces of textual evidence

• To make your response longer

• To avoid plagiarism

What should you include in your restatement of the prompt?

• The title and the author's name

• As many words from the prompt as possible

• A summary of the text

• Only the title of the work

What is the purpose of the 'A' in the RACE strategy?

• To analyze the text

• To answer all parts of the question

• To add more details

• To argue a point

What is considered textual evidence?

• Any line from the text

• Only quotes from dialogue

• Paraphrased content

• Summaries of the text

Why is it important to explain your textual evidence?

• To fill up space

• To show off your writing skills

• To ensure the reader understands its relevance

• To make your response longer

In the example response, what role does Bigby play in Twain's development?

• He is Twain's rival

• He is Twain's friend

• He helps Twain grow into a mature pilot

• He is a minor character

What does the example response highlight about Bigby's teaching method?

• He avoids putting Twain in danger

• He uses strategic tricks to train Twain

• He only teaches through lectures

• He is indifferent to Twain's progress

What is the significance of the resolution in the example response?

• It concludes Twain's journey

• It introduces a new character

• It confirms Bigby's intention to teach Twain a lesson

• It shows Bigby's indifference

What is the key takeaway from the conclusion of the tutorial?

• A well-constructed response uses textual evidence and explanations

• Short answers should be brief and to the point

• Textual evidence is not necessary

• Bigby is not important to Twain's development