RACE Strategy Flashcard

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What does the acronym RACE stand for?

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Restate and answer the question, Cite text evidence, Explain how your evidence supports.

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What are the four elements of poetry?

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Speaker or Voice of Poem, Imagery, Mood, Rhythm.

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Which type of writing is NOT included in the test?

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MCQ-Multiple Choice Questions.

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When should you use RACE?

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Both SCR-short constructed response and ECR-extended constructed response.

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What is a POST reading strategy?

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A strategy used after reading, such as Predict.

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Define 'Restate' in the context of RACE.

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To repeat the question in your own words before answering.

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What is the purpose of citing text evidence?

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To support your answer with specific examples from the text.

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Explain how to use the RACE strategy effectively.

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Use it to structure responses by Restating the question, Answering it, Citing evidence, and Explaining the evidence.

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What does 'Imagery' refer to in poetry?

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Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is 'Mood' in poetry?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a poem evokes in the reader.