RACE Strategy Review

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What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

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How do you restate a question in a complete sentence?

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You restate the question by starting your answer with a phrase like 'When I was little, one of my favorite stories was...'

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What is the correct way to restate the question: 'What does your class do on Tuesdays immediately after lunch?'

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The correct way is: 'On Tuesdays immediately after lunch our class...'

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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The 'C' in RACE stands for Cite evidence.

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What phrase would you use for the 'C' part of RACE?

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You would use the phrase 'In the passage, the author states...' for the 'C' part.

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What is the purpose of the 'R' in RACE?

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The 'R' in RACE is to Restate the question to clarify what you are answering.

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Why is it important to Cite evidence in your answers?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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What does the 'A' in RACE stand for?

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The 'A' in RACE stands for Answer the question directly.

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How can you explain your answer in RACE?

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You explain your answer by providing details and reasoning that support your response.

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What is an example of a complete answer using RACE?

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An example is: 'When I was little, one of my favorite stories was Harry Potter. I loved it because it was full of adventure and magic.'