RACES Strategy Flashcard

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What does the R stand for in the RACES writing strategy?

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Restate or Reword the Question.

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What does the A stand for in the RACES writing strategy?

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Answer questions about the Text.

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What does the C stand for in the RACES writing strategy?

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Provide a Citation from the text.

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What does the E stand for in the RACES writing strategy?

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Explain your answer.

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What does the S stand for in the RACES writing strategy?

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Sum It Up (Conclusion).

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Why is it important not to restate keywords from the question in a thesis statement?

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Restating keywords can make the thesis less original and may not clearly convey the writer's argument.

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What is a citation in writing?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, often including the author and page number.

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

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By restating the main points and reinforcing the argument in a concise manner.

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What is the purpose of the RACES writing strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to questions in a clear and organized way.

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What is an example of a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement clearly presents the main argument and outlines the points that will be discussed.