R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E. mean?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question in your answer.

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What should you do after restating the question in R.A.C.E.?

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After restating, you should Answer the question directly.

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What does 'CITE EVIDENCE' mean in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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Citing evidence means providing support from the text or source to back up your answer.

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What is a good transition phrase to introduce evidence?

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A good transition is 'In the text it states...'.

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How do you explain your evidence in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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You explain your evidence by clarifying how it supports your answer.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is based on facts.

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What is an example of restating a question?

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An example is: 'When I was little, one of my favorite stories was...'

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What type of evidence should you use when citing?

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You should use evidence from the text or source you are referencing.

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

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The purpose is to help students structure their responses to questions clearly and effectively.