Question

Close Read: Read the “Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize”, pp223-225. Write a draft summary on looseleaf paper answering the following questions using the R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy:
Who delivered the speech?
Why is it being made?
What is the subject of the writing?
What are the main points being expressed by the author? Include supporting details giving evidence of the main points.
Proofread your draft and make corrections as needed. Once you are satisfied with your writing, open the Google Doc found below and begin typing. This assignment is to have 80% or more success in following the writing criteria on the writing rubric.

Answer 1

I don’t have the book pages, so first: which “Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize” are you reading (author and year)? If you tell me that I can write a ready-to-copy draft. Meanwhile, here’s a clear, fill-in-the-blanks R.A.C.E. plan and a model you can use on looseleaf paper.

R.A.C.E. quick reminder
- R (Restate): Restate the question in your opening sentence.
- A (Answer): Give a direct answer.
- C (Cite): Quote or paraphrase specific evidence (use page numbers).
- E (Explain): Explain how the evidence supports your answer.

Step-by-step answers to the questions (fill in after close reading)

1) Who delivered the speech?
- Restate / Answer example: “The speech was delivered by [Name].”
- Cite: add a short citation: “(Acceptance Speech, p. ___).”
- Explain: one sentence about the speaker’s role (e.g., president, activist).

2) Why is it being made?
- Restate / Answer example: “The speech was made to accept the Nobel Peace Prize and to…”
- Cite: include one sentence from the text showing purpose: quote or paraphrase (p.___).
- Explain: connect the quoted line to the speaker’s motive (acknowledgement of honor, justification of ideas, call to action).

3) What is the subject of the writing?
- Restate / Answer example: “The subject of the speech is [central subject — e.g., peace-building, global responsibility, nonviolence, human rights].”
- Cite: provide one or two lines from the speech that state the subject (p.___).
- Explain: expand on why this is the subject (context from the speech).

4) Main points and supporting details (use 3–4 main points)
- Format: State each main point, then add 1–2 supporting details and a citation.
Example structure for each main point:
- Main point 1: [short phrase].
- Evidence: “[short quote or paraphrase]” (p.___).
- Explanation: How this evidence supports the main point.
- Main point 2: [short phrase].
- Evidence: “[quote/paraphrase]” (p.___).
- Explanation: connect to the big idea.
- Main point 3: [short phrase].
- Evidence: “[quote/paraphrase]” (p.___).
- Explanation: link back to the speech’s purpose.

Model draft (fill in details or use if this is Barack Obama’s 2009 speech — change names/pages if not)
- Restate / Answer: The “Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize” was delivered by Barack Obama.
- Why: He made the speech to accept the Nobel Peace Prize and to reflect on the meaning of peace and America’s role in the world. (cite: p.223)
- Subject: The main subject is the responsibilities and complexities of pursuing peace in the modern world. (cite: p.224)
- Main points with evidence:
1. The necessity of pursuing peace through both diplomacy and, when required, force. Evidence: He argues that “peace is not obtained by ignoring evil” (paraphrase/quote, p.224). Explanation: This shows he believes moral clarity must be matched by practical measures.
2. The difficulty and paradox of honoring a nation’s ideals while engaging in conflict. Evidence: He notes the tension between “the use of force and the promotion of human rights” (p.224). Explanation: This supports his theme that peace requires uncomfortable choices.
3. A call for international cooperation and shared responsibility. Evidence: He calls on other nations and citizens to “work together to build institutions and alliances” (p.225). Explanation: This demonstrates his belief that peace is a collective project.
- Closing explanation: These points collectively argue that while peace is the goal, achieving it requires a blend of idealism, realism, and cooperative effort. (cite: p.225)

Proofreading checklist (use before copying into the Google Doc)
- R.A.C.E.: Did you restate, answer, cite, and explain for each question?
- Evidence: Did you include page numbers and at least one quote or paraphrase per main point?
- Organization: Is the draft in clear paragraphs (intro — answers — main points — conclusion)?
- Conventions: Check spelling, punctuation, verb tense, and sentence structure.
- Rubric focus: Clear thesis, relevant evidence, explanation of evidence, logical organization, polished grammar. Aim to explicitly tie evidence back to the main claim to reach 80%+ on the rubric.

If you want, paste the exact text from pp.223–225 or confirm the author (e.g., Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa, etc.), and I will write a complete paragraph-by-paragraph draft you can copy straight into your Google Doc.