RACE Writing (Quick form)

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate omitted words in a quote?

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Ellipses (…). They show that part of the author's words has been left out.

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How should you restate a question to answer it in a complete sentence?

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You should begin your answer with a phrase like 'On Tuesdays, immediately after lunch our class...' to clearly restate the question.

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What are the four MUSTS when citing evidence?

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1. Sentence starter 2. Quotation marks 3. Direct evidence 4. Ellipsis if needed.

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What should be placed around evidence copied from a text?

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Quotation Marks. They indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

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What is the goal of the S (Summary) in the RACE strategy?

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To summarize by rewording the original restatement and answer/claim, including either cite and explain support or an opinion, call to action, or a new final thought.

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What is a sentence starter?

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A phrase that introduces your evidence or claim, helping to connect your ideas.

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Why are quotation marks important in writing?

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They indicate that the words inside them are someone else's exact words, which is crucial for citing sources.

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What does 'citing evidence' mean?

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It means providing specific examples or quotes from a text to support your answer or argument.

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What is the purpose of using ellipses in writing?

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To show that some words have been omitted from a quote, making it shorter while retaining the original meaning.

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How can you effectively summarize your answer in the RACE strategy?

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By rewording your restatement and claim, and adding a final thought or opinion.