RACE Strategy Review

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE is an acronym that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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The 'R' stands for Restate the question in your answer to provide clarity.

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What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer the question directly.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the significance of the 'C' in RACE?

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The 'C' stands for Cite evidence, which means providing specific examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain, which involves elaborating on your answer and evidence to clarify your point.

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How should you begin your answer when using the RACE strategy?

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You should begin by restating the question in your answer.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your response?

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Citing evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is supported by the text.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What type of phrases should you use when citing evidence?

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Use phrases like 'In the passage, the author states...' or 'According to the text...'.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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How can you effectively explain your answer in the RACE strategy?

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You can explain your answer by discussing how your evidence supports your response and providing additional insights.

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What is an example of a good restatement of a question?

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If the question is 'What is your favorite book?', a good restatement would be 'One of my favorite books is...'

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5