R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

​Start your writing response by restating the question by turning it into a statement.

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R - Restate

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Answer all parts of the questions completely.

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In your own words​, explain your answer based on your understanding of the passage.

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A - Answer the Question

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Use examples and evidence from the text.

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Start your sentence with something like -

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The author said, "..."

According to the story "..."​

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C - Cite Text Evidence

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Explain how the text evidence supports your answer. Provide details from the passage to help you explain your thoughts.

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Say something like -

This mean ...

This shows that ...​

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E - Explain your thinking

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Let's Practice!

​Read this passage first!

​Question:

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Do you think Play-Doh is only for kids? Why or why not?

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Question - Do you think Play-Doh is only for kids Why or why not?

Step #1:

R - Restate the question by turning it into a statement.

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Question - Do you think Play-Doh is only for kids Why or why not?

Step #2:

A - Answer the question by using your own knowledge of what you learned from the passage.

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Question - Do you think Play-Doh is only for kids Why or why not?

Step #3:

C - Cite text evidence by giving information from the passage. (The author said, "...")

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Question - Do you think Play-Doh is only for kids Why or why not?

Step #4:

E - Explain your thinking by using text evidence (story details) to support your answer. (This shows...)

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Once you have worked through the R.A.C.E. strategy, you can rewrite all of your sentences as a short paragraph. Make sure you complete all steps in order to fully answer the question.