Six Point Format:

To be used for constructed responses.

There should be a minimum of six sentences.

Try not to exceed eight sentences.

Use the space provided as a guide.

RACE2 S

R- REWORD THE QUESTION SO YOU ARE ABLE TO ANSWER IT

A- ANSWER THE QUESTION: this is where you will state your topic
sentence/thesis (1pt)

C-CITE YOUR REFERENCE FROM THE TEXT. Use a quote or direct

reference from text (1pt)

E-EXPLAIN THE QUOTE: What does the quote mean, how does it help
answer the question (1pt)

C & E are squared so you must do it again. BUT always ensure you read
the question carefully because you may be asked to use one reference
from your own experience (1pt) (1pt)

S-SUMMARIZE YOUR INTRO TOPIC SENTENCE by stating how you

answered the question by giving examples to prove your viewpoint.
(1pt)

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ANSWER A SIX-POINT FORMAT QUESTION.
Six Point Format:

To be used for constructed responses.

There should be a minimum of six sentences.

Try not to exceed eight sentences.

Use the space provided as a guide.

1. Topic Sentence (hint: restate the question in your own words).

(1pt)
2. Example #1 (Use a quote or direct reference from the text in
question). (1pt)
3. Analyze the quote and explain: What does it mean? How does it
answer the question? (1pt)
4. Example #2 (Again, use a quote or direct reference from the work
in question) (1pt)
5. Analyze and explain. (1pt)
6. Concluding sentence. Restate your topic sentence in a slightly
different way. (1pt)