Let’s look at an example question and RACE response.

Question: Why is Charlotte considered a loyal friend to Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web?

R (Restate): Charlotte is considered a loyal friend to Wilbur
A (Answer): because she works hard to save his life.
C (Cite): In the story, Charlotte spins words like “Some Pig” and “Terrific” in her web to convince the farmer not to kill Wilbur.
E (Explain): This shows she is loyal because she uses her time and energy to protect her friend, even though it doesn’t benefit her.

Full RACE Response:
Charlotte is considered a loyal friend to Wilbur because she works hard to save his life. In the story, Charlotte spins words like “Some Pig” and “Terrific” in her web to convince the farmer not to kill Wilbur. This shows she is loyal because she uses her time and energy to protect her friend, even though it doesn’t benefit her.