Water on the Earth

1. Water Distribution on the
Earth
Taking notes from different graphs

2. 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?

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.