RACE Writing Strategy

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What does "R" stand for in RACE?

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Restate the question

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What does "A" stand for in RACE?

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Answer the question

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What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

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Cite evidence

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What does the "E" stand for in RACE?

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Explain your evidence

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How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?

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The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...

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Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence? Options: The author states..., This means..., Because of this..., In conclusion

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The author states...

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Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence? Options: This means..., The author states..., The author points out..., In conclusion...

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This means...

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Why is it important to use a writing strategy like RACE?

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To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point

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R...?
Options: Restates all parts of the question after including answer, Restates all parts of the question before including answer, Replace all parts of the question after including answer, Run around in circles!

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Restates all parts of the question before including answer

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A...?

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Accurately answers the question by drawing the right conclusions