RACER Writing Strategy

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What does RACER stand for?

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RACER stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Review.

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What is the first step in the RACER writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in RACER writing?

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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 RACER represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer, where you provide your answer to the question.

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What is the purpose of the 'C' in RACER?

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The 'C' stands for Cite evidence, which means you provide proof from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACER mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain, where you explain how your evidence supports your answer.

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What is the last step in the RACER writing strategy?

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The last step is to Review your answer to ensure it is complete.

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Give an example of a good evidence starter.

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A good evidence starter is 'According to the text'.

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What is the purpose of using text evidence in writing?

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The purpose is to support your answer and make it stronger.

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What does the 'R' in RACER stand for?

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The 'R' stands for Restate the question.