R.A.C.E.C.E.S Vocab

Front

Referring to a specific passage from a text

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cite

Front

Proof from a passage supporting your writing or speaking.

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text evidence

Front

At the end of formal writing, you "wrap up" in 1-2 sentences.

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conclusion

Front

End of a constructed response: restate your answer differently; one of the 10 Reading Rules!

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summarize

Front

Reading or writing subject

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topic

Front

First step in a constructed response:

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restate

Front

Explain something to clarify and show its relation to your answer.

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elaborate

Front

Putting someone else's words into your own. In R.A.C.E.C.E.S., this is needed for text evidence.

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paraphrase

Front

Use exact words from the passage in your answer or essay.

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quote

Front

Mentioning something from the passage

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reference