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 first step in the RACE writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question in your answer.

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How do you restate a question?

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You rephrase the question into a complete sentence that includes the main idea.

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

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The 'A' stands for Answer, where you provide a direct response to the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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

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What is the final step in the RACE strategy?

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The final step is to Explain your evidence and how it supports your answer.

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Why is it important to explain your evidence in RACE?

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Explaining your evidence helps clarify your reasoning and shows how it connects to your answer.

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Give an example of how to restate the question: 'What is your favorite book?'

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My favorite book is...

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What is an example of citing evidence?

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An example of citing evidence is saying, 'According to the text, it states...'

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What does the 'E' in RACE specifically ask you to do?

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The 'E' asks you to Explain your evidence and its relevance to your answer.