RACES Review

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What should your claim or inference be based on when answering a question?

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In your own words, but based off of what you read.

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What is the purpose of a summarizing statement?

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To 'wrap up' the paragraph and put the RA in different words.

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Should you include the restate and answer inside one sentence?

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TRUE

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What can be used as sentence starters for the first elaboration sentence?

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In other words..., The author/text is saying..., Simply put...

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What does RACES stand for in writing?

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Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize.

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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It helps clarify what you are responding to and shows understanding.

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What does 'Cite' mean in the RACES strategy?

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To provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What is the role of 'Explain' in the RACES strategy?

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To elaborate on your answer and clarify your reasoning.

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What should a good summary include?

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Main ideas and key details from the text.

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How can you effectively summarize a paragraph?

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Identify the main point and restate it in your own words.