https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VnL060rvo3d7NNUH-UKAlYNOFsBarxx5BK3FpCeonII/edit?slide=id.g38909f6d7d0_0_0#slide=id.g38909f6d7d0_0_0

October 20th, 2025

Periods: 6, 4, 5,

AGENDA

DO NOW:

• Bags on chair or side table, no gum or hoodies
• Read for 15 min
• Complete reader’s response for today’ reading

1. R.A.C.E.S. Notes
2. Taking cornell notes on parts of R.A.C.E.S.

1. R.A.C.E.S. response activity

1. R.A.C.E.S. assignment

SORA- DO NOT need to renew books. We will turn it in when we go to library as a class.

EXIT TICKET: R.A.C.E.S. assignment

R.A.C.E.S.

At the end of this lesson I will be able to:

• Understand each part of R.A.C.E.S.
• Create a R.A.C.E.S. response

EQ: How can I clearly explain my ideas and support them with evidence?

R A C E S

THIS SIDE

• Details of main points (on left side)
• Bullet points
• Diagrams/charts
• Abbreviate
• Paraphrase
• Leave space between topics

Written after taking notes, brief summary that answers the Essential Question (EQ) Summary: Who, what, when, where, how, why of topic

Summary

R.A.C.E.S

R: Restate the question A: Answer the question C: Cite evidence from the text E: Explain how the evidence proves your answer S: Summarize

• Step by step writing method for answering constructed response questions
• Clear framework to answer question while using evidence to support thinking

Restate the Question

• Turn question into a statement
• Reword the question by taking out the question words and using the key words
• Allows for reader to know what question is being asked

Example: Question: “How can students improve their study skills?” Restate: Students can improve their studying skills by…

• First take out question words (5W and H)
• Next use keywords in restatement

Answer the Question

• This is your claim
• Be sure to answer all parts of the question
• R and A work hand in hand so are put together in one sentence

Example: Students can improve their studying skills by taking a five-minute break after 25-30 minutes of studying.

• A is your answer/claim to the question
• Remember R and A are one sentence so they should flow into each other.

Cite Evidence From The Text

• Support you answer by using evidence from the text
• Choose the evidence that will best support your answer
• Be sure to use quotation marks when taking your evidence from the text
• Include paragraph (para.#) or page (p.#) evidence is from

Sentence starters

• The text (states/says)…
• According to the author…
• For example…
• In paragraph _______ the text says…
• On page _______ the text says…
• The author states that…

Explain How the Evidence Proves Your Answer

Sentence starter

• This shows…
• This means…
• This is because…
• This proves…
• As a result,...
• This explains…
• The evidence shows…
• This quotation proves that…
• This makes me thinking of…
• This sentence shows…

• Explain and analyze the evidence
• Show reasoning for how the evidence proves your claim
• Elaborate on what the evidence is saying

Summarize

Sentence starter

• To review…
• Because of this…
• In conclusion…
• To summarize…
• In summary…
• Therefore…
• For these reasons…
• To conclude…
• Given these points…

• Closing statement to bring everything together
• Restating your claim, key points, and final thoughts
• Why is this important to know

Question: What makes this jellyfish unique?

This jellyfish is really unique because it is immortal, meaning it can’t die. According to the text, “the immortal jellyfish can transform its cells back to when it was very young” (para. 1). As a result, this unique capability means that it can’t die from old age. Instead, it can live on forever without needing to worry about when it’s time is up. Allowing them to live longer than any other sea creature. In conclusion, this ability makes the immortal jellyfish stand out because it can restart its life by resetting its biological clock. Making it fascinating and truly a one-of-a-kind animal.

The Immortal Jellyfish Did you know that there is a special creature called the immortal jellyfish? This jellyfish has a lifecycle that is very unique. It starts as a tiny egg, then hatches into a larva and grows into a polyp. But here's where it gets really interesting: when the conditions are tough or it gets old, the immortal jellyfish can transform its cells back to when it was very young. It's like going back in time! This amazing ability allows it to start its life cycle all over again, making it seem like it can live forever. That's why scientists call it the "immortal" jellyfish! Scientists are still studying this incredible creature. They are amazed by its ability to reset its life cycle and stay young. This jellyfish shows us that there is so much more to learn about the wonders of our natural world. It reminds us that there are still many mysteries waiting to be discovered.

Work Time

Students will now go ahead and create their own response using the R.A.C.E.S. writing strategy

Assignment will be on Google Classroom under Formative Assignment will be named: R.A.C.E.S. Worksheet