“Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara
Writing About the Big Question
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A. Use a word from the list above to complete each sentence.
1. Just before a race, a nervous runner is bound to feel _____ about winning.
2. In a very close race, judges might be uncertain about which runner was _____ .
3. If you make the _______ that running is healthful, then you should
run yourself.
4. Diane’s personal ______ about running is that it’s more boring than
golf, but I disagree.
B. Follow the directions in responding to each of the items below. Answer in complete
sentences.
1. Describe two different times when a contest presented a conflict that was hard to resolve.
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2. Write two sentences explaining how each conflict you described was resolved or why it was
not resolved. Use at least two of the Big Question vocabulary words.
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C. In “Raymond’s Run,” the narrator discovers that a conflict is not always resolved in the
expected way. Complete the sentence below. Then, write a short paragraph in which you
elaborate on your statement and connect it to the Big Question.
Sometimes, winning or losing turns out to be less important than ______________________
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A. Use a word from the list above to complete each sentence.
1. Just before a race, a nervous runner is bound to feel insecurity about winning.
2. In a very close race, judges might be uncertain about which runner was victorious.
3. If you make the argument that running is healthful, then you should run yourself.
4. Diane’s personal viewpoint about running is that it’s more boring than golf, but I disagree.
B. Follow the directions in responding to each of the items below. Answer in complete sentences.
1. Describe two different times when a contest presented a conflict that was hard to resolve.
- In the first instance, two players in a tennis match both claimed the same point, resulting in a conflict between them and the umpire.
- In the second instance, during a debate competition, two teams had opposing viewpoints and struggled to come to a consensus.
2. Write two sentences explaining how each conflict you described was resolved or why it was not resolved. Use at least two of the Big Question vocabulary words.
- In the tennis match, the conflict was resolved through negotiation between the players and the umpire, leading to a compromise where both players agreed to replay the disputed point.
- In the debate competition, the conflict was not fully resolved as both teams remained opposed to each other's viewpoints. However, they acknowledged that mutual respect and tolerance were crucial, even if they did not reach a solution or compromise.
C. In “Raymond’s Run,” the narrator discovers that a conflict is not always resolved in the expected way. Complete the sentence below. Then, write a short paragraph in which you elaborate on your statement and connect it to the Big Question.
Sometimes, winning or losing turns out to be less important than finding a solution that benefits everyone and promotes understanding and growth.
In "Raymond's Run," the narrator, Hazel, initially focuses solely on winning the May Day race. She believes that victory is the ultimate goal and will define her success. However, as the story progresses, she experiences a shift in her perspective. Hazel's brother Raymond, who has a cognitive disability, joins the race. Initially irritated by Raymond's presence, Hazel eventually realizes the importance of inclusivity and compassion. She recognizes that winning the race might not be as important as embracing her responsibility as Raymond's sister and ensuring that he feels supported and included. This realization challenges the conventional notion of winning and losing, suggesting that genuine victory lies in forming meaningful connections and serving others. It highlights the idea that sometimes conflicts can be resolved not through opposition or violence, but through empathy, compromise, and understanding.