Writing Pretest

The part of RACES where you mention the main points discussed in your paragraph to conclude

• Restate
• Cite
• Answer
• Summarize

The part of RACES where you find a quote and copy it word for word from the text using quotation marks or put the quote in your own words mentioning that the author pr passage states something

• Answer
• Cite
• Explain
• Summarize

The part of RACES where you use part of the question to begin your paragraph.

• Explain
• Cite
• Summarize
• Restate

The part of RACES where you add your own thoughts to add to the quotes you have chosen to include.

• Answer
• Explain
• Cite
• Restate

The part of RACES where you respond to the question asked about the text.

• Answer
• Cite 
• Explain 
• Summarize

True or False? When quoting, the first word of your quote should be capitalized even if it comes in the middle of your sentence.

• False
• True

When explaining your evidence what is your goal?

• To make an inference
• To make a claim
• To explain and analyze how the evidence connects to the claim
• To write a concluding sentence

How does the RACE strategy help us in reading.

• The RACE strategy helps us organize our short answers to ensure all parts of a question are answered.
• It helps us answer the question.
• It helps us by making us understand the answer.
• It gives us the answer.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

As long as your evidence (quote or paraphrase) explains your point clearly, you do not need to elaborate on it. 

• True 
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Why do we need a conclusion sentence?

• So we have 5 sentences.
• To bring our thoughts to a close and restate the claim in different words. 
• To conclude the paragraph.