R.A.C.E Strategy Flashcard

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E stand for in writing strategies?

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R.A.C.E stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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Why is it important to restate the question in the R.A.C.E strategy?

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Restating the question helps to clarify what is being asked and sets the context for the answer.

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What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer, which is where you provide your response to the question.

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What is the purpose of the 'C' step in the R.A.C.E strategy?

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The 'C' step, which stands for Cite, is used to provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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How do you effectively cite evidence in the R.A.C.E strategy?

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You should include specific quotes or paraphrased information from the text that directly supports your answer.

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What does the 'E' in R.A.C.E stand for?

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The 'E' stands for Explain, where you clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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What is the significance of the Explain step in the R.A.C.E strategy?

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The Explain step is crucial as it connects the evidence to the answer, demonstrating the reasoning behind your response.

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Can you give an example of how to restate a question using the R.A.C.E strategy?

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If the question is 'What is the theme of the story?', you might restate it as 'The theme of the story is...'

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What type of questions is the R.A.C.E strategy particularly useful for?

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The R.A.C.E strategy is useful for answering open-ended questions that require evidence-based responses.