R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

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What does R.A.C.E. stand for in writing?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, and Explain your reasoning.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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What does the 'E' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'E' stands for Explain your reasoning.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing means putting someone else's ideas into your own words.

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When should you use the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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You should use the R.A.C.E. strategy when answering open-ended questions in writing.

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What is the purpose of the 'C' in R.A.C.E.?

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The 'C' is for Cite evidence, which means to provide proof from the text.

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What type of evidence should you cite?

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You should cite evidence from the text you read.

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What does it mean to 'answer the question' in R.A.C.E.?

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It means to provide a clear and direct response to the question asked.

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How can you effectively restate a question?

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You can effectively restate a question by rephrasing it in your own words.