Restating and Answering the Question

R = Restate: simply restate the question.A = Answer: answer all parts of the question. S = Support: use direct support.R = Reflect: reflect on the question and offer some insight. : 

R = Restate: simply restate the question.A = Answer: answer all parts of the question. S = Support: use direct support.R = Reflect: reflect on the question and offer some insight. RASR Answering Open Ended Questions

R – Restate the Question : 

R – Restate the Question Restating the question is the easiest part, but one of the most important parts. When you restate the question, it not only proves that you know what is being asked, but it also clarifies the question for you. You should restate as a statement. RASR

R – Restate the Question : 

R – Restate the Question Good communicators in real life restate questions too. In an interview, the thoughtful interviewee will restate the question before he or she attempts to answer it. RASR

R – Restate the Question : 

R – Restate the Question For example: What four states form the Four Corners? Four states form the Four Corners. RASR

R – Restate the Question : 

R – Restate the Question For example: Why did the author use the symbolism to open the passage ? The author used the symbolism to open the passage. RASR

R – Restate the Question : 

R – Restate the Question For example: How did Hans & Sophie Scholl exhibit the trait of courage in their fight against Hitler? Hans & Sophie Scholl exhibited the trait of courage in their fight against Hitler. RASR

Slide 7: 

Now it’s your turn! Restate the following questions. How does the monsoon “bring disaster but also sustain life”? The monsoon brings disaster but also sustains life. Why is “It’s Never Too Late” a good title for this passage? “It’s Never Too Late” is a good title for this passage. Based on the information from this passage, would you rather graduate from a large school or a small school? Based on the information from this passage, I would rather graduate from a large school (or small school). RASR

A = Answer the Question : 

A = Answer the Question For example: What four states form the Four Corners? Four states form the Four Corners: Arizona, New México, Utah, and Colorado. RASR

A = Answer the Question : 

A = Answer the Question For example: Why did the author use the symbolism to open the passage ? The author used the symbolism to open the passage because using symbolism captures the reader’s attention. RASR

Slide 10: 

Here is what we have so far: Hans and Sophie Scholl exhibited the trait of courage in their fight against Hitler … How do you think Hans and Sophie exhibited the trait of courage? Finish the sentence… RASR A – Answer the Question

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You could say… Hans and Sophie Scholl exhibited the trait of courage in their fight against Hitler by standing up for what they believed in no matter what consequences they faced. RASR A – Answer the Question