RACES (Writing Strategy)

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What does RACES stand for?

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RACES is a writing strategy that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize.

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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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Why is it important to restate the question in RACES?

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Restating the question clarifies the focus of the response.

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What is the purpose of citing evidence in academic writing?

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Citing evidence supports claims with proof.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What does the 'A' in RACES represent?

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The 'A' in RACES stands for Answer.

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Why is summarizing important in the RACES strategy?

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Summarizing reinforces the key idea and ensures cohesion.

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What does the 'C' in RACES stand for?

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The 'C' in RACES stands for Cite evidence.

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What is the role of the 'E' in RACES?

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The 'E' in RACES stands for Explain the evidence.

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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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How does the RACES strategy help in writing?

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RACES helps organize thoughts and ensures that responses are clear and well-supported.

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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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What is the first step in the RACES strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the last step in the RACES strategy?

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The last step is to Summarize the response.