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R Restate the question as a

statement.

A Answer all parts of the

question.

C Cite evidence from the text.

E Explain how the evidence

supports your answer.

C Conclude. Sum up your answer;

Restate your answer from intro

A Add transitions to make your

writing flow.

R Re-read
Restate
The question
•Use words from the
question in your own words.
•Restate or reword the
question and turn it into a
statement.
 Answer
All parts of the
question
•What is being asked? Say
what you think the answer
is.
•Answer ALL parts of the
question.
 Cite
Text Evidence
•According to the text…
•The text says…
•The text explains…
•The author states…
•The author wrote…
•On page ___ it says…
•In paragraph ___ it says …
explain
Your Answer
•This explains…
•This shows…
•This means…
•This proves…
•Now I understand…
•I believe/feel…
•Now I know…
Conclude
Your Answer
•Sum up your answer.
•Restate your answer
from the introduction.
•In conclusion…
•In summary...
Add transitions
•Add transitions to make
your writing flow.
Re-read
Your Answer
•Read it out loud to
yourself.
•Listen to it be read to
you.
•Pay attention to your
use of grammar,
structure and mechanics