RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question in your answer.

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What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

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Answer the question directly.

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

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Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

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Explain your evidence and how it supports your answer.

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What is the first step in using the RACE writing strategy?

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Restate the question to set up your answer.

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How do you cite evidence in RACE?

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Copy the evidence word for word from the text and use quotation marks.

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Why is it important to explain your evidence in RACE?

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It helps clarify how the evidence supports your answer.

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What type of questions can RACE be used to answer?

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RACE can be used for comprehension questions that require evidence from a text.

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Give an example of a phrase to use when citing evidence.

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In the passage, the author says, '...'.

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What is the benefit of using the RACE strategy?

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It helps organize thoughts and provides a clear structure for responses.