RACES

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What does RACES stand for in writing?

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RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize.

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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 responding to.

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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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Why is citing evidence important in RACES?

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Citing evidence supports your answer with specific examples from the text, making your argument stronger.

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What does the 'Explain' step involve in RACES?

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The 'Explain' step requires you to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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What is the final step of RACES?

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The final step is 'Summarize,' where you briefly restate your main points to reinforce your argument.

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Which transition phrase is appropriate for citing evidence?

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Examples include 'On page five it says...' or 'The author states...'

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What transition phrase should NOT be used to cite evidence?

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'This shows' is not appropriate for citing textual evidence.

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How can you restate a question in your answer?

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You can incorporate the question's keywords into your response to clarify your answer.

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What is an example of a transition phrase used to explain evidence?

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'This means that...' is an example of a transition phrase used to explain evidence.