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Constructed response questions can be scary at first. Many of us do not know where to begin and what to include.
Constructed response questions can be scary at first. Many of us do not know where to begin and what to include.
Today, we are going to revisit the RACE startegy so that we will not feel overwhelmed, instead we will feel prepared to answer those constructed response questions on the state test and on regular assessments.
Today, we are going to revisit the RACE startegy so that we will not feel overwhelmed, instead we will feel prepared to answer those constructed response questions on the state test and on regular assessments.
So, what is the RACE strategy? RACE is an acronym that helps students remember which steps and in which order to write a constructed response.
So, what is the RACE strategy? RACE is an acronym that helps students remember which steps and in which order to write a constructed response.
Let's look at an EXAMPLE of a constructed Response Question
Has anyone heard of or read the giving tree?
Has anyone heard of or read the giving tree?
click here to listen to the giving tree
Let's did deeper into the strategy!
Let's did deeper into the strategy!
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Let's Recap!!!
Let's Recap!!!
The "R" and the "A"
The "R" and the "A"
First
Then, answer the question in
1 or 2 sentences.
Here is an EXAMPLE Of the R and the A
Question
Answer
-OR-
In "The Giving Tree" the tree shows that she loved the little boy. The tree showed him love by giving him repeated gifts.
Next let's talk about the "C" and the "E"
Next let's talk about the "C" and the "E"
What exactly is Evidence?
EVIDENCE = something from the text
Stems to cite evidence.
Stems to cite evidence.
Here is an EXAMPLE of the "C"
Answer -
The "C" section is highlighted
Here is an EXAMPLE of the "E"
Answer - The "E" section is highlighted
Putting it all Together?
Putting it all Together?
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