RACES Writing Strategy

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What does the R in RACES stand for?

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The R stands for 'restate or reword the question.'

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What does the A in RACES stand for?

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The A stands for 'answer the question.'

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What does the C in RACES stand for?

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The C stands for 'cite the evidence.'

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What do transitions like 'This shows' and 'This proves that' introduce?

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They introduce the explanation.

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What does the E in RACES stand for?

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The E stands for 'Explain the evidence.'

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What is the purpose of restating the question in RACES?

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To clarify what you are answering.

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Why is it important to answer the question in RACES?

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To provide a clear response to what is being asked.

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What does citing evidence help to support in RACES?

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It helps to support your answer.

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What is an example of a transition phrase?

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'This shows that...'

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How does explaining the evidence help in RACES?

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It helps to clarify how the evidence supports your answer.