Water Distribution on the Earth

Taking notes from different graphs

As you look at the graphs, think about:

1. What is the 1 major thing the graph is trying to tell you?

2. What are some other important facts the graph is telling you?

3. How could you summarize this graph?

WATER DISTRIBUTION PARAGRAPH USING R.A.C.E.

• Use your notes to write a paragraph about water distribution on the Earth.

• Include what you think is the most important thing you learned from these graphs. (MAIN IDEA)

• Include 5 major facts you learned from the graphs. (SUPPORTING DETAILS)

• Start with a good introductory sentence.• End with a good closing sentence.

Go back (ikeepbookmarks) to complete the rest of the organizer!

• Use the rest of the links to fill out the organizer. Then do the summary/ R.A.C.E.

Writing Prompt Question:

 

   

R Restate the Question

Did you restate the question in your own words?

 

A Answer the Question

Does your answer to the question express a main idea (a point you are going to prove)?

C Cite Evidence

Did you transition from your “A” (main idea sentence)?

Do you have indirect information to prove your main idea?

Do you have a direct quote to prove your main idea?

Do all the details address the question?

 

E Explain the Answer

Does it begin with something like: This …shows that...

Does it answer “Why?” and/or “How?”

Does it use some key words from the citation?

Does it explain fully, using because... ?

Does it reuse the (A) main idea with some new wording?

Did you make sure all parts connect?

 

RACE Graphic Organizer

EARTH’S WATER• 3 % of all water is fresh water.• 68.7 % of fresh water is found in

glaciers/icecaps.• 87 % of fresh surface water is found in lakes.• 0.3% of all water is usable by humans.• Most of the water usable by humans is

groundwater.