Using RACE for written responses….

Reword/restate the question stem Cite using evidence from text RACE Steps Reword/restate the question stem Provide an Answer Cite using evidence from text Explain how the evidence supports your answer

Reword the question stem/Restate Prompt: (after reading “The Three Bears”) Why were the three bears so upset when they got home? The three bears were upset when they got home because….

Provide an Answer Clarify Answers why? Generalize or inference- not details Makes you want to ask “What do you mean?” or “Where’s your evidence?” The three bears were upset when they got home because someone had been in their house. Oral prompts- have them respond thumbs up for a broad answer. Thumbs down for a detailed answer.

Cite using evidence from text The first thing they noticed was that someone had eaten their porridge. The next thing the bears noticed was someone had been sitting in their chairs. Finally, the three bears found the culprit, a little girl sleeping in their bed! Notice the transition words. Minimum of 3 examples

CITING (EVIDENCE) Use specific evidence from text, not prior knowledge or inferences Remember transition words Use a minimum of 3 evidences Model the one-sided multi-flow with the example. Refer to handout for transition words. Add the evidence in your group of three examples (on chart) Have participants share.

CITING (EVIDENCE) Use specific evidence from text, not prior knowledge or inferences Remember transition words Use a minimum of 3 evidences Model the one-sided multi-flow with the example. Refer to handout for transition words. Add the evidence in your group of three examples (on chart) Have participants share.

Explain how the evidence supports your answer As a result, the three bears were furious with the little girl who came into their home without asking!

EXPLAIN (conclude) Refer to the question again Don’t construct a new ending to the story Restate with a touch of your own voice Complete group of 4 constructed response on chart paper- post around the room with sentence strip. Have each group present their finished product. Be creative with your presentation! Make it fun. Create a newscast, a dance, a song, etc.

Put it all together! Why were the three bears so upset when they got home? The three bears were upset when they got home because someone had been in their house. The first thing they noticed was that someone had eaten their porridge. The next thing the bears noticed was someone had been sitting in their chairs. Finally, the three bears found the culprit, a little girl sleeping in their bed! As a result, the three bears were furious with the little girl that came into their home without asking!