RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

Back

Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' stand for in RACE?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' stand for in RACE?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' stand for in RACE?

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Explain your evidence.

Front

What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To give a complete and supported answer.

Front

What is a 'Lead in' when citing evidence?

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A phrase that introduces the evidence, such as 'The author states,'.

Front

Why is it important to cite evidence in RACE?

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

Front

How do you properly cite evidence from a text?

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Copy the evidence word for word and use quotation marks.

Front

What is the first step in using the RACE strategy?

Back

Restate the question.

Front

What should you do after answering the question in RACE?

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Cite evidence from the text.