RACES Writing Review

Front

What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

Back

Restate the question.

Front

What does the 'A' in RACES represent?

Back

Answer the question.

Front

What does the 'C' in RACES mean?

Back

Cite evidence from the text.

Front

What does the 'E' in RACES signify?

Back

Explain how your evidence supports your answer.

Front

What does the 'S' in RACES stand for?

Back

Summarize your response.

Front

What is the purpose of the RACES strategy?

Back

To help students structure their responses to open-ended questions.

Front

Can the RACES strategy be used in subjects other than language arts?

Back

Yes, it can be applied in various subjects.

Front

What is an example of a 'C' statement in RACES?

Back

"According to the text, ..."

Front

What is an example of an 'E' statement in RACES?

Back

"This shows that ..."

Front

What is a key component of the 'S' in RACES?

Back

Restating the main idea or conclusion.