Answer:
R stands for: Restate the question.
-Reread and restate the question in your topic sentence.
A stands for: Answer the question that is being asked.
-Use your answer to write your topic sentence.
C stands for: Cite evidence from the text.
-Use examples and evidence from the text to support your answer.
E stands for: Explain your answer.
-Explain how the evidence (citation) from the text supports your answer. For example, you may use the sentence starter “These quotes show that…” or “This supports the statement…”
