Understanding the RACES Strategy

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What is the RACES strategy used for?

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The RACES strategy is used to write body paragraphs in response to a prompt.

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What does the R in RACES stand for?

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R stands for 'Restate the question'.

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What does the A in RACES stand for?

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A stands for 'Answer the question'.

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What does the C in RACES stand for?

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C stands for 'Cite evidence'.

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What does the E in RACES stand for?

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E stands for 'Explain your answer'.

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What does the S in RACES stand for?

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S stands for 'Summarize your response'.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in the RACES strategy?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and provides credibility to your argument.

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How does the RACES strategy help in writing?

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It provides a structured approach to developing clear and coherent paragraphs.

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What is an example of a question you might answer using the RACES strategy?

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'What are the main causes of climate change?'

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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.