RACE Strategy

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What does RACE stand for?

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

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What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question in your answer.

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How do you cite evidence in the RACE strategy?

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You cite evidence by quoting or paraphrasing a relevant part of the text.

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What is the purpose of the 'Explain' part in RACE?

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The purpose of 'Explain' is to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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What does 'Answer' mean in the RACE strategy?

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'Answer' means to provide a direct response to the question asked.

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Why is it important to restate the question in RACE?

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Restating the question helps to clarify what you are answering and makes your response complete.

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Give an example of how to restate a question.

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If the question is 'What is your favorite color?', you could restate it as 'My favorite color is...'

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What type of questions can RACE be used for?

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RACE can be used for comprehension questions, essay questions, and any question that requires a detailed response.

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What is an example of citing evidence?

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An example of citing evidence is saying, 'According to the text, it states...'

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What is the last step in the RACE strategy?

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The last step is to Explain how your evidence supports your answer.