R.A.C.E and Figurative Lnaguage

Question:
At the start of the school year, Ms. Carter played a silly game with her class to help them break the ice.
What does the phrase "break the ice" most likely mean in this sentence?

A. Freeze the room so no one could talk
B. Start a conversation to make people feel comfortable
C. Talk about winter and ice
D. Teach the students about glaciers

• A

• B

• C

• D

Idiom: “Spill the beans”

Question:
Jamal tried to keep the surprise party a secret but accidentally spilled the beans during lunch.
What does “spilled the beans” mean?

A. He dropped his food
B. He told the secret
C. He cooked dinner
D. He planted something

• A

• B

• C

• D

Question:
Taylor didn’t come to school today because she was feeling under the weather.
What does this idiom mean?

A. She was caught in the rain
B. She was feeling sick
C. She had to watch the weather
D. She wanted to go on vacation

• A

• B

• C

• D

📘 Allusion Question

Sentence:
When Marcus stepped up to bat, his teammates cheered, “Go for it, Hercules!”

Question:
What does the allusion to Hercules suggest about Marcus?

A. He is very funny
B. He is extremely strong
C. He tells great stories
D. He likes Greek myths

• A

• B

• C

• D

📝 R.A.C.E. Writing Organizer

Film: Watermelon: A Cautionary Tale
Question: Why does Jimmy panic after swallowing the watermelon seed, and

What lesson does he learn?

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R – Restate the question

➡️ Start your answer by using part of the question to begin your sentence.

A – Answer the question

➡️ Answer both parts: why Jimmy panicked and what he learned.
C – Cite evidence

➡️ Use details from the film to support your answer. You can describe a scene.

E – Explain

➡️ Explain how your evidence supports your answer. Why is it important?