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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Why is it important to 'Cite evidence' 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 in RACES require you to do?

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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 in the RACES writing strategy?

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The final step is 'Summarize,' where you briefly restate your main point and the evidence.

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Which transition phrase is appropriate for citing evidence?

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

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What transition phrase should you avoid when citing evidence?

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Avoid phrases like 'This shows' when citing evidence.

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What is a good transition phrase to explain evidence?

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A good phrase is 'This means that'.

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What part of the sentence 'I found this evidence to prove...' should be deleted?

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The phrase 'I found' should be deleted.

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What is the role of transition phrases in RACES?

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Transition phrases help guide the reader through your argument and clarify the relationship between your ideas.