RACE Writing Strategy

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What is the RACE writing strategy?

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A strategy used to help students give complete and supported answers to questions.

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACE stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

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Explain how the evidence supports your answer.

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Why is it important to restate the question in RACE?

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It helps to clarify what you are answering and provides context.

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What should you include when citing evidence in RACE?

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Quotation marks around the evidence.

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How can you explain your evidence in RACE?

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By connecting the evidence to your answer and showing its relevance.

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What is an example of a complete answer using RACE?

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The theme is love your neighbor. I know this because the text says, 'she learned that she needed to be nice to everyone.' This shows that it's important to be kind.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To help students provide thorough and well-supported answers.