R.A.C. Writing Strategy

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What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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

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Why is it important to use a writing strategy like R.A.C.E.?

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It helps to organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point.

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What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'C' stands for Cite the evidence.

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What is an appropriate sentence starter for citing evidence?

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An appropriate sentence starter is 'According to the text,'.

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What is the purpose of the 'A' in R.A.C.E.?

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The 'A' stands for Answer the question directly.

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How can you effectively restate a question?

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You can effectively restate a question by using complete sentences and incorporating the main idea of the question.

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What is the role of evidence in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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Evidence supports your answer and provides credibility to your response.

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What does it mean to explain in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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To explain means to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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Can you give an example of a complete R.A.C.E. response?

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Sure! 'When I was little, one of my favorite stories was 'Wonder.' According to the text, it teaches about kindness and acceptance. This means that the story encourages readers to be compassionate towards others.'