Mastering the TDA Strategy: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

This video lesson introduces the RACE writing strategy, which stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. It aims to simplify text-dependent analysis by providing a structured approach to answering questions. The lesson includes easy, medium, and hard examples to demonstrate how to apply the RACE strategy effectively. By the end of the video, viewers should understand what a RACE response is, what RACE stands for, and how to compose a RACE response.

What is the main goal of the RACE strategy?

• To improve handwriting

• To make text-dependent analysis easier

• To enhance vocabulary

• To speed up reading

What does a complete RACE response require?

• Answering the question and pointing to evidence in the text

• Answering the question and summarizing the text

• Answering the question and asking another question

• Answering the question and providing personal opinions

What is the key difference between a regular question and a text-dependent analysis question?

• A TDA question requires a longer answer

• A TDA question requires pointing to evidence in the text

• A TDA question is always multiple-choice

• A TDA question is easier to answer

What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

• Review

• Respond

• Restate

• Rewrite

What does the 'A' in RACE stand for?

• Analyze

• Answer

• Argue

• Assess

What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

• Compare

• Cite

• Clarify

• Conclude

What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

• Explain

• Elaborate

• Evaluate

• Examine

In the easy example, what is April's favorite class?

• French

• Art

• Lunch

• Engineering

In the medium example, what is Diane's inferred favorite class?

• French

• Lunch

• Gym

• Art

Why is Mr. Cantwell annoyed in the hard example?

• He lost his umbrella

• He was caught in the rain without an umbrella or raincoat

• He forgot his lunch

• He missed the bus