RACE Writing Strategy

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain.

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What is the purpose of the 'R' in RACE?

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The 'R' stands for Restate, which means to change the question into a statement.

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What is the purpose of the 'A' in RACE?

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The 'A' stands for Answer, which means to provide a direct answer to the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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The 'C' stands for Cite, which means to provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain, which means to explain how your evidence supports your answer.

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How do you effectively restate a question?

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To effectively restate a question, rephrase it into a statement that addresses the main idea.

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Why is citing evidence important in RACE?

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Citing evidence is important because it supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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What is an example of a lead-in for citing evidence?

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An example of a lead-in is 'The author states,' or 'According to the text,'.

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How can you explain your evidence in RACE?

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You can explain your evidence by connecting it back to your answer and clarifying its significance.

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What is a good way to start your answer in RACE?

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A good way to start your answer is by restating the question in your own words.