RACE Short Answer Format

To create a topic sentence for a short answer, the writer should:

• Give an answer without wasting words on a topic sentence.

• Restate the words in the question to begin the topic sentence.

• Give evidence before making the topic sentence.

• Use a full paragraph instead of just one sentence to introduce the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The "E" in a RACE short answer refers to:

• Where the writer needs to End the paragraph immediately.

• A space to add further Evidence such as quotes from the text.

• Where the writer should Explain their idea a bit further.

• Where the writer needs to make an Engaging or Exciting conclusion

To ensure your RACE short answer is on track, double check that the answer section is:

• Extremely wordy.

• Somewhat confusing.

• Filled with two different answers instead of just one clear answer.

• On topic to what the question is asking.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.4

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.2D

What part of the question should be left out when borrowing words to create a topic sentence? By leaving these out, you create a statement instead of a question.

• Question words and phrases such as "What is, Where was, Who is, etc..."

• The main ideas

• All of the words should be left out. Come up with new words so you don't sound repetitive.

• Key vocabulary terms that were in the question

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When asked to "cite" something in a short answer, the writer is being asked to give:

• A really long explanation.

• A topic sentence.

• Evidence from the text that can be used to prove a point.

• A warning to the reader to stop reading.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

When directly citing information from a text, a writer must remember to:

• Use quotation marks around the borrowed text. That's enough to give credit to the author of the text.

• Not use any punctuation.

• Use quotation marks around the borrowed text AND use a parenthetical citation or reference to the author's name to give them credit.

• WRITE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the explanation section of a RACE short answer, the writer must remember to:

• Tell a joke. Readers like jokes.

• Change their answer to go against what they originally said.

• Use at least ten sentences to explain themself.

• Discuss to how their cited evidence demonstrates all of the key ideas that were in the question.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.1

If the space is allowed, one way to add depth to a RACE short answer is to:

• Add an extra cited piece of evidence and explanation section. (RACECE)

• Use emojis and made up words.

• Be repetitive. Say the same thing multiple times without changing the wording.

• Give three different answers. (RAAACE)

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.1A