RACE Strategy

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

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Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

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In the RACE strategy, what is the purpose of the 'Restate' component?

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To use part of the question to begin your paragraph.

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How should you begin your answer when using the RACE strategy?

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By restating the question in a complete sentence.

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What is the role of the 'Cite' component in the RACE strategy?

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To provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does the 'Explain' part of RACE require you to do?

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To elaborate on how your evidence supports your answer.

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

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It helps to clarify what you are responding to and sets the context for your answer.

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What type of phrases might indicate the 'Cite' part of RACE?

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Phrases like 'In the passage, the author says...' or 'According to the text...'.

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What is an example of a complete sentence to restate a question?

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If the question is 'What do you like about summer?', a complete sentence could be 'I like summer because...'

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How does the RACE strategy help in writing responses?

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It provides a structured approach to ensure that answers are thorough and well-supported.

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What is the first step in applying the RACE strategy?

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Restate the question.