RACES Writing Strategy

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What does RACES stand for?

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RACES is a writing strategy that helps students remember how to answer questions in a structured way: Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite the evidence, Explain the evidence, Sum it up.

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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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What does the 'A' in RACES represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer the question.

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What is the purpose of citing evidence in RACES?

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Citing evidence helps to support your answer with facts or examples.

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What does the 'E' in RACES mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain the evidence.

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What is a good way to sum up your answer in RACES?

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You can use phrases like 'In conclusion' or 'To sum it up'.

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What are some phrases to introduce evidence?

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Phrases like 'This shows', 'This proves that', and 'For example' are good to introduce evidence.

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Why is it important to explain your evidence?

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Explaining your evidence helps others understand how it supports your answer.

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What is an example of a concluding phrase?

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An example of a concluding phrase is 'Therefore'.

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What does 'cite the evidence' mean in RACES?

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It means to provide specific examples or quotes that support your answer.