Restating the Question

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What does it mean to restate a question?

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To restate a question means to rephrase it in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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Why is it important to restate a question?

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Restating a question helps clarify what is being asked and ensures you understand it before answering.

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What is the 'R' in RACES?

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The 'R' stands for 'Restating the question'.

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How can you restate the question 'Why does Bud keep that flyer in his suitcase?'?

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You can restate it as 'Bud keeps that flyer in his suitcase to keep it safe.'

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What is a good way to start restating a question?

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You can start by using phrases like 'The reason is...' or 'Bud keeps it because...'.

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What is an example of a question that can be restated?

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Original: 'How old is Bud?' Restated: 'Bud is 10 years old.'

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What is the purpose of the RACES strategy in answering questions?

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The RACES strategy helps students structure their answers by Restating the question, Answering it, providing Citations, Explaining, and Summarizing.

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What does it mean to provide a citation in your answer?

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Providing a citation means referencing the text or source that supports your answer.

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How can you tell if you have restated a question correctly?

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You can tell if you have restated a question correctly if it maintains the original meaning and is clear.

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What is an example of a question that does NOT fit a given answer?

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If the answer is 'My favorite class is Korean,' a question like 'What is your least favorite class?' does not fit.