RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACE mean?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

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Explain your evidence.

Front

What is the purpose of the RACE writing strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to questions.

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How do you 'Cite' in the RACE strategy?

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By gathering evidence from the text and quoting it directly.

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Why is it important to 'Restate' the question in RACE?

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It helps clarify what you are answering and sets the context.

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What is an example of 'Citing' evidence?

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"The text states, 'She learned that she needed to be nice to everyone.'"

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What is the first step in using the RACE strategy?

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Restate the question.

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How can you 'Explain' your evidence in RACE?

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By discussing how the evidence supports your answer.