Read Acronym 


When answering questions on a test (or this can even be useful when answering orally), use this helpful acronym to help you answer thoroughly:


R-  Read Carefully, be sure you understand what is         
           being asked


E-  Explore, find text evidence for 
           your answer

 A- Answer the questions in your own      
          words, using evidence you found

D- Defend your answer with text
          evidence                          
 
                                                                                

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