Understanding the RACE Strategy for Written Responses

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

• Review the answer

• Read the passage

• Rewrite the text

• Restate the question

What does the 'A' in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Analyze the text

• Answer the question

• Argue your point

• Ask a question

Why is it important to cite text evidence in your response?

• To confuse the reader

• To show where you found your information

• To avoid answering the question

• To make your answer longer

In the example passage, what allows Daya to take both friends to the movies?

• A gift card and $20 from her grandma

• A discount on movie tickets

• Her friends' contributions

• A special movie offer

What is the main difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

• Paraphrasing requires quotation marks

• Paraphrasing is longer than quoting

• Paraphrasing uses your own words, quoting uses exact words

• Quoting is more accurate than paraphrasing

What is the purpose of using sentence starters like 'According to the passage'?

• To ask a question

• To summarize the passage

• To cite text evidence

• To introduce a new topic

What is the benefit of paraphrasing text evidence?

• It avoids the need for text evidence

• It shows understanding by using your own words

• It makes the text longer

• It is easier than quoting

What does Theo do to show he doesn't want his sandwich?

• He throws it away

• He takes a tiny bite and makes a face

• He gives it to the pigeons

• He eats it quickly

What does the word 'feigning' mean in the context of the passage?

• Finding

• Forgetting

• Feeling

• Pretending

How does Theo's mom react to his suggestion about the ice cream?

• She scolds him

• She laughs at him

• She ignores him

• She reaches for her wallet