RACES Strategy Vocabulary for 6th Grade Students

Front

What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

Back

Restate the question.

Front

What does the 'A' in RACES stand for?

Back

Answer the question.

Front

What does the 'C' in RACES stand for?

Back

Cite evidence from the text.

Front

What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

Back

Explain your answer.

Front

What does the 'S' in RACES stand for?

Back

Summarize your response.

Front

Why is it important to use the RACES strategy when answering questions?

Back

It helps organize your response and ensures you include all necessary parts for a complete answer.

Front

Which step in RACES involves providing proof from the text?

Back

The 'C' step: Cite evidence from the text.

Front

How does the 'Summarize your response' step improve your answer?

Back

It helps wrap up your response clearly and reinforces your main points.