RACE Strategy

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate - It involves using part of the question to begin your paragraph.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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Cite - It means to provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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

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Answer - It is where you directly respond to the question being asked.

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What does the 'E' in RACE signify?

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Explain - It involves elaborating on your answer and connecting it to the evidence.

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How do you begin a paragraph using the RACE strategy?

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By restating the question as a statement.

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What phrase should you use when citing evidence from a text?

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You can use phrases like 'The author states...' or 'In the passage, the author says...'.

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What is an example of an explanation in the RACE strategy?

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An example would be: 'This quote demonstrates that...'.

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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Restating the question helps clarify your response and shows that you understand what is being asked.

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What is a good lead-in for citing evidence?

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A good lead-in is 'The author states...'.

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What should you do after citing evidence in the RACE strategy?

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You should explain how the evidence supports your answer.