Citing Evidence in RACE Responses

The video tutorial introduces the RACE acronym, which stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain, and explains how it applies to literature. It covers the importance of restating questions, answering them fully, citing sources, and explaining responses. The tutorial also discusses a rubric for high proficiency, focusing on providing multiple relevant examples and clear citations. It emphasizes the role of evidence in writing, detailing how to cite evidence to support claims and avoid plagiarism through direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

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

• Reflect

• Revise

• Review

• Restate

Which part of the RACE acronym involves answering the question fully and correctly?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

What is the main focus of the 'C' in the RACE acronym?

• Comparing texts

• Creating a question

• Citing the source

• Correcting the answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do after restating the question according to the RACE rubric?

• Explain your reasoning

• Cite the source

• Answer the question

• Summarize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How many examples should you provide to achieve high proficiency in the RACE rubric?

• One

• Two or three

• Four

• Five

What should you do with the paper that looks like a big rectangle?

• Fold it

• Color it

• Cut it out and paste it in your notebook

• Throw it away

What is often called the central idea or main idea of an author's message?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Supporting details

• Author's claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of evidence involves using numerical data?

• Examples

• Statistics

• Expert testimony

• Facts

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

What must you use if you directly quote an author's exact words?

• Paraphrasing

• Summary

• Quotation marks

• Footnotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which method involves putting the author's words into your own words?

• Summary

• Paraphrasing

• Direct quotation

• Plagiarism

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9