RACES Review

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What does RACES stand for?

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RACES is an acronym that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. It is a strategy used to help students construct well-organized responses.

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

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The 'R' stands for Restate. It means to restate the question in your answer to clarify what you are responding to.

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What does the 'A' in RACES represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer. It is where you provide a direct answer to the question asked.

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What does the 'C' in RACES mean?

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The 'C' stands for Cite. This means to provide evidence or examples from the text or other sources to support your answer.

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What is the role of the 'E' in RACES?

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The 'E' stands for Explain. This is where you elaborate on your answer and explain how your evidence supports it.

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What does the 'S' in RACES signify?

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The 'S' stands for Summarize. It means to briefly recap your main points and restate your answer in a concluding statement.

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Can the RACES strategy be used in subjects other than language arts?

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Yes, the RACES strategy can be applied in various subjects, including social studies and science, to help structure responses.

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What is an example of Restating a question?

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If the question is 'Why do older people prefer familiar music?', you might restate it as 'Older people prefer familiar music because...'

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How can you Cite evidence in your response?

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You can cite evidence by quoting a specific part of a text or referring to a study that supports your answer.

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What is an example of explaining your answer?

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After citing evidence, you might explain by saying, 'This shows that older people feel more comfortable with music they already know because it evokes memories.'