RACES. . . to Have Fully Complete, Correct Responses

1. Restate the question.

 Use the wording of the prompt/question(s) to start off your response.  Pay attention to exactly what the question(s) is/are asking.

2. Answer the question.

 Use your own words in answering the question(s).  Answers should come from you and the experience you’ve had based on what you’ve read.

3. Cite specific evidence from text(s).

 The specific information can be paraphrased or quoted from the text(s). It may help to note paragraph #s and/or page #s next to your cited evidence. . In the article, . . . . The author says, “. . .”

. In the story, . . . . The character states, “. . . “

4. Explain your thinking.

 How does this evidence support your answer?  Explain the connection between the evidence and the answer.

5. Sum it up.

 Finish with a closing statement that refers back to the prompt and purpose for writing using fresh wording.  Bring this response to an end!