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Using R.I.C.E.
Strategy and Presentation Developed by
Phyllis Benoit
pben@vrml.k12.la.us
short answer
questions
Require students to
analyze and respond
to a document
What is R.I.C.E.?
R.I.C.E. is a writing strategy
developed to equip students
with a practical tool they can
use to answer CRQs across
the curriculum.
R = ________= _________________________
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I = ________ = _________________________
_______________________________________
C = ________ = _________________________
_______________________________________
E = ________ = _________________________
_______________________________________
R.I.C.E.
R= restate
I = interpret
C = connect
E = explain (extend,
extra)
R.I.C.E.
R=restate=turn the question into a statement
RICE PRACTICE
(start simple, stressing the components of the
strategy)
Example 1:
R (restate)
It is
Religions in India
1%
2%
11
%
83%
A R.I.C.E. ANSWER..
The major religion in India is
Hindu because 83% of Indians
practice that faith. In fact, all
other religions combined only
comprise 17% of the total
population.
R
I
C
E
Score
Description
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4
The students response demonstrates in-depth understanding
of the
relevant content and/or procedures. The student completes all
important components of the task accurately and
communicates ideas
effectively.
Where appropriate, the student offers insightful interpretations
and/or extensions. Where appropriate, the student uses
sophisticated reasoning and/or efficient procedures.
3
The student completes most important aspects of the task
accurately
and communicates clearly. The students response
demonstrates an
understanding of major concepts and/or
processes, although less
important ideas or details may be
overlooked or misunderstood.
The students logic and reasoning may contain minor flaws.
2