This resource focuses on the RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) writing strategy, specifically designed to help students analyze and construct evidence-based paragraphs regarding character dynamics influenced by the setting in the first two chapters of the novel '96 Miles'. It introduces key vocabulary linked to the text, guides students through an evidence hunt to extract significant textual elements, and encourages drafting responses to a prompt about physical conflicts introduced by the 108°F environment. Additionally, it includes a self-evaluation checklist to ensure comprehension and incorporation of all necessary components of a well-structured response, while challenging students to create an analogy for the stagnant desert heat to deepen their understanding of the setting's impact.