RACE Strategy

Front

What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

Back

Restate the question.

Front

What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

Back

Answer the question.

Front

What does the 'C' in RACE signify?

Back

Cite evidence from the text.

Front

What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

Back

Explain your evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

Back

To help students structure their responses to open-ended questions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is an appropriate lead-in when citing evidence?

Back

The author states,

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Which part of RACE does the phrase 'This quote demonstrates...' belong to?

Back

Explain.

Front

What phrase should you use when citing evidence from a passage?

Back

In the passage, the author says,

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

Back

It clarifies what you are addressing and shows understanding of the question.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

How can you effectively explain your evidence in RACE?

Back

By connecting the evidence back to the main argument or question.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1