RACE Writing

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What does the acronym RACE stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain.

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What is the purpose of the 'R' in RACE?

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The 'R' stands for Restate the question in your answer.

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What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer the question directly.

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What is the significance of the 'C' in RACE?

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The 'C' stands for Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain your evidence and how it supports your answer.

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What is an effective way to restate a question?

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An effective way to restate a question is to rephrase it in your own words while maintaining its original meaning.

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What is a good sentence starter for answering a question?

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A good sentence starter for answering a question is 'In response to the question...'.

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How can you introduce evidence in your writing?

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You can introduce evidence by using phrases like 'The author states...' or 'According to the text...'.

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What is the purpose of explaining your evidence?

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The purpose of explaining your evidence is to clarify how it supports your answer and to provide deeper insight.

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What is a common mistake students make when using RACE?

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A common mistake is failing to fully explain how the evidence supports the answer.