Using the Race Strategy in Writing

Introduction to the RACE Writing Strategy

Multiple Choice

Constructed Response Questions require students to answer a multiple choice question.

• True

• False

• Not Sure

Multiple Choice

Why use the RACE Strategy?

• It will help you answer open-ended constructed response questions.

• It will help you solve complex equations.

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "R" in RACE stands for ____________________.

• Review

• Reevaluate

• Restate

• Resolve

Multiple Choice

Question: Is staying up late a good idea or not?

Which answer RESTATES the question in the response?

• No because you might be tired the next morning.

• Staying up late is not a good idea beacause you may feel extra tired the next day and not be able to focus on what you need to accomplish.

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "A" is RACE stands for _________ the question.

• Answer

• Assume

• Allude

• Acknowledge

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "C" is RACE stands for _________ .

• consume

• consider

• cite

• concur

Multiple Choice

Check for Understanding:

The "E" is RACE stands for _________ .

• Examine

• Evaluate

• Erase

• Explain