Taking Notes

You are going to take notes on the RACE Method using the Cornell Notes Template.

This template is located on google classroom and must be turned in on google classroom.

What does it look like?

• It is a well formed paragraph

• Provides details and examples

• Is a complete thought and looks into your reasoning

A cute video on R.A.C.E.

https://youtu.be/cuRkZeIg1iw

R- RACE

• Reword: restate the question and make it into a statement, so that it is a part of your answer.

• Example:

• Question: What color is the sky?

• Reword: The color of the sky is...

Reword

This is the beginning part your answer.

It sets the context of your answer

Makes a complete sentence when combine with the answer.

Is not the question just written again. It must be a statement not a question.

A - RACE

• Answer the question using evidence from the text.

• usually combined with "R" to make a complete sentence.

• Usually comes from the passage

• Example:

• Question- What color is the sky?

• Reword & answer: The color of the sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves.

C - RACE

• Cite Evidence/Examples:

• Use words, facts or examples from the text to support the R & A

• At least 3 pieces of Evidence or Examples

• EXAMPLE: Why is the sky blue?

• RAC- The Sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves and the weather conditions. According to scientist, humans see blue sky based on what kinds of light waves are visualized in the eye, how sunny the day is and the direction of the sunlight.

E - RACE

• EXPLAIN THE ANSWER: Explain how the RAC part of your response correctly answers the question

• E can be based on prior knowledge of the topic or more evidence from the text

• This could also be where you explain why it is important.

EXAMPLE: Why is the sky blue?

The Sky is usually blue because of how we see light waves and the weather conditions.  According to scientist, humans see blue sky based on what kinds of light waves are visualized in the eye, how sunny the day is and the direction of the sunlight.  On a clear, sunny day, the sun is directly shinning on us.  Because the molecules in the air reflect the scattered blue light waves more than red or orange when it bounces off the direct sunlight, we see blue.  As the sun sets, the direction of its light goes away from us so the molecules reflect the red or orange waves of light that we see at sunsets.