RACES

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What does RACES stand for in writing?

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RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. It is a strategy for answering open-ended questions.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the purpose of the 'Restate' step in RACES?

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The 'Restate' step involves rephrasing the question in your answer to clarify what you are addressing.

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What is the 'Answer' step in RACES?

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The 'Answer' step is where you provide a direct response to the question being asked.

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What does the 'Cite' step in RACES require you to do?

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The 'Cite' step requires you to provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why is the 'Explain' step important in RACES?

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The 'Explain' step allows you to clarify how your evidence supports your answer, providing deeper understanding.

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What should you include in the 'Summarize' step of RACES?

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In the 'Summarize' step, you briefly restate your main points and reinforce your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Which transitional phrase is best for introducing evidence?

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Transitional phrases like 'This evidence supports the claim because...' are effective for introducing evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a transitional phrase?

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A transitional phrase is a word or group of words that helps to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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How can you restate a question in your answer?

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You can restate a question by using similar wording or by paraphrasing the question in your response.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is an example of a phrase to cite textual evidence?

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An example of a phrase to cite textual evidence is 'On page three it says...'.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1