R.A.C.E. Review - Restate & Answer

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What does R.A.C.E. stand for in the context of answering questions?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It is a strategy used to help students structure their responses to questions.

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How should you restate a question when answering it?

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You should paraphrase the question in your own words to show understanding before providing your answer.

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What is the importance of answering the question directly?

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Answering the question directly ensures that you address what is being asked and provides clarity to your response.

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What does it mean to cite evidence in your answer?

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Citing evidence means providing specific examples or references from the text or context to support your answer.

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Why is it important to explain your answer?

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Explaining your answer helps to clarify your reasoning and shows how your evidence supports your response.

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What is an example of restating the question: 'Would you rather draw with markers or crayons?'

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An example of restating the question is: 'I would prefer to draw with markers rather than crayons.'

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How can you effectively cite evidence in your answer?

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You can effectively cite evidence by quoting or summarizing relevant information from the text or context that supports your answer.

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What is a good strategy for organizing your answer using R.A.C.E.?

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A good strategy is to first restate the question, then provide your answer, followed by citing evidence, and finally explaining your reasoning.

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What is the purpose of using the R.A.C.E. strategy in answering questions?

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The purpose of using the R.A.C.E. strategy is to help students provide structured, clear, and well-supported answers to questions.

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How can you determine if your answer is complete when using R.A.C.E.?

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You can determine if your answer is complete by checking if you have restated the question, answered it, cited evidence, and explained your reasoning.