Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Directions:
Use the RACES writing strategy to write a paragraph, with at least 7 sentences, to answer the following question. You can use the organizer and sentence starters to help you if you need it. Your finished paragraph will go on the final page of this document

Question - What are the central idea and theme of “Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening” by Robert Frost?

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Writing Prompt Question: What are the central idea and theme of “Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening” by Robert Frost?

R Restate the Question • Restate the question in your own words. (red) [What is the central idea and theme of “Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening”? (already answered)]
A Answer the Question • Answer the question, express a main idea (a point you are going to prove).(blue) [While society is a place of confinements and restrictions, nature is a place of respite and peace. The beauty and tranquility of nature can.(already answered)]
C Cite Evidence • Include information from the text to prove your answer (main idea).
• Use at least one direct quote.
• Example sentence starters… --The author says “...”
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-In paragraph two “…”
• Explain your thoughts (how your evidence proves your answer).
• Do NOT use first person or second person -USE THIRD PERSON. Try…
-This example shows…
-For example…
-This demonstrates…
-This proves…
• Wrap up your response by summarizing your main idea: restate the topic sentence (R) using different/new words.