Analyzing RACE Strategy

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What does RACE stand for in writing?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. It is a strategy used to help students construct well-organized responses.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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The RACE strategy helps students to clearly articulate their thoughts, support their answers with evidence, and explain their reasoning.

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What does 'Restate' mean in the RACE strategy?

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Restate means to rephrase the question in your answer to show that you understand what is being asked.

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What does 'Answer' mean in the RACE strategy?

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Answer means to provide a direct response to the question being asked.

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What does 'Cite evidence' mean in the RACE strategy?

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Cite evidence means to provide specific examples or quotes from the text that support your answer.

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What does 'Explain' mean in the RACE strategy?

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Explain means to elaborate on your answer and evidence, clarifying how they connect to the question.

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How can you identify if a response uses all parts of RACE?

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A complete RACE response will restate the question, provide a clear answer, cite evidence from the text, and explain the connection between the evidence and the answer.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your responses?

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Citing evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is based on the text, making it more credible.

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What is an example of a strong RACE response?

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A strong RACE response would restate the question, provide a clear answer, cite a specific quote from the text, and explain how that quote supports the answer.

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What might a weak RACE response look like?

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A weak RACE response may only provide an opinion without restating the question, answering it directly, citing evidence, or explaining the connection.