The RACE Strategy

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE is an acronym that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It is a strategy used to help students respond to questions in a structured way.

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What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question in your own words to clarify what is being asked.

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What is the purpose of the 'Answer' step in RACE?

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The 'Answer' step involves providing a direct response to the question based on your understanding.

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What does 'Cite' mean in the RACE strategy?

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To 'Cite' means to provide evidence from the text to support your answer, either by quoting directly or paraphrasing.

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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, which means elaborating on how your evidence supports your answer.

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Why is it important to restate the question in RACE?

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Restating the question helps to ensure that you understand what is being asked and sets the stage for your answer.

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What type of evidence can you use in the 'Cite' step?

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You can use direct quotes from the text or paraphrase the author's ideas while mentioning the source.

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How can you start your answer when citing evidence?

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You can start with phrases like 'The author states...' or 'According to the text...'.

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What does the 'E' in RACE specifically refer to?

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The 'E' stands for 'Explain your evidence,' which involves discussing how your evidence supports your answer.

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What is an example of a sentence starter for the 'Explain' step?

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An example of a sentence starter for the 'Explain' step is 'This shows that...' or 'This means that...'.