R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

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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 evidence, and Explain.

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What is the purpose of the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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The purpose of the R.A.C.E. writing strategy is to organize your thoughts so that people can easily understand your point.

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What does the 'R' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'R' in R.A.C.E. represents 'Restate' the question.

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What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'A' in R.A.C.E. represents 'Answer' the question.

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What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'C' in R.A.C.E. represents 'Cite evidence' from the text.

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What does the 'E' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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The 'E' in R.A.C.E. represents 'Explain' your thinking.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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It is important to cite evidence to support your claims and provide credibility to your argument.

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What type of evidence should you cite?

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You should cite evidence from what you read in the text.

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What word should you use in the ANSWER of your response to be SPECIFIC?

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You should use the word 'BECAUSE' to be specific.

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How does the R.A.C.E. strategy help in answering questions?

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The R.A.C.E. strategy helps by providing a clear structure to follow, making it easier to formulate a complete response.