RACES Writing Strategy

RACES Writing Strategy

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English

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does RACES stand for in writing?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in the RACES writing strategy?

Back

The first step is to Restate the question.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you cite evidence in RACES?

Back

You cite evidence by providing a quote or specific example from the text that supports your answer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the 'Explain' step in RACES?

Back

The 'Explain' step is used to clarify how the evidence supports your answer.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of phrases are used to introduce a summary in RACES?

Back

Phrases like 'In conclusion', 'Therefore', and 'Clearly' are used to introduce a summary.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of restating a question?

Back

An example of restating a question is changing 'What is your favorite book?' to 'My favorite book is...'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

Back

Citing evidence is important because it supports your claims and shows that your answer is based on facts.

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