RACE Organizer/Choosing Supporting Details

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What does RACE stand for in writing?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain.

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What is the purpose of the RACE organizer?

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The RACE organizer helps students structure their writing by providing a clear format to support their answers with evidence.

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What does it mean to 'restate' a question?

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To 'restate' means to put the question in your own words before answering it.

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Why is it important to 'cite evidence' in your writing?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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What does it mean to 'explain' your answer?

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To 'explain' means to give more details about your answer and how the evidence supports it.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps to explain or prove a main idea.

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How can you choose the best supporting detail?

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Choose the detail that directly relates to and strengthens the main idea or statement.

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What is an example of a strong supporting detail?

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A strong supporting detail is specific and relevant, like 'Chickens eat bugs that make people sick' for the statement 'Chickens are useful pets'.

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What does it mean if a detail is 'not relevant'?

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A detail is 'not relevant' if it does not relate to or support the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.