RACES writing

Front

What does RACES stand for in writing?

Back

RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize.

Front

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

Back

The 'C' stands for Cite evidence, which means to provide proof from the text to support your answer.

Front

Why is it important to use evidence in writing?

Back

Using evidence helps to support your claims and makes your writing more convincing.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

Front

What is an example of a strong topic sentence?

Back

A strong topic sentence clearly states the main idea, such as 'Field trips enhance learning by providing hands-on experiences.'

Front

What is the role of explanations in RACES writing?

Back

Explanations clarify how the evidence supports the answer and connect it back to the main idea.

Front

What should you do after stating your topic sentence in RACES?

Back

After the topic sentence, you should cite evidence to support your claim.

Front

What is a transitional phrase?

Back

A transitional phrase helps to connect ideas and guide the reader through the writing.

Front

Give an example of a transitional phrase used to introduce evidence.

Back

An example is 'According to the author...'.

Front

What is the correct way to cite evidence?

Back

You should use quotation marks to copy text directly from the source.