Race Writing Strategy

Multiple Choice

What is the R.A.C.E writing strategy used for?

• used to write quick responses

• a strategy to write a well-developed answer

• used to examine conversational writing

• a strategy to write run on sentences

Multiple Choice

The acronym R.A.C.E. stands for...

• Review, Ask, Cite, Examine

• Read, Answer, Call, Explain

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

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A good way to restate is to turn the question into

Multiple Choice

Answering the question means I should clearly ________ the question using my own words.

• respond to

• agree with

• Add more details to

• ignore

Multiple Choice

Which two parts of R.A.C.E do you use key words from the QUESTION in your sentences?

• cite and explain

• restate and answer

• restate and summarize

• cite and summarize

Poll

What does the “C” in R.A.C.E. mean?

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• Choose your least favorite part of the story to support your answer

• Cite evidence from the text to support your answer

• Create your own story to support your answer

• copy the text to support your answer

Multiple Select

Which statement is a good way to transition the text?

• The text states,

• The author says,

• In conclusion,

• none of these

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct Restate and Answer for the question: Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?

• Michael was motivated to get a good grade.

• Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade? Because he wanted to join the National Junior Honor Society.

• Michael was motivated to get a good grade because he wanted to join the National Junior Honor Society.

• I think that Michael was motivated to get a good grade because he probably wanted to make is mom proud.

Multiple Choice

The text states, , “Mother measures rice grains left in the bin. Not enough to last till payday at the end of the month” (Lai 37).

This is an example of which part of the RACES writing strategy??

• restating the question

• citing the evidence

• writing a summary

• answering the question

Multiple Choice

In conclusion, Allison is overjoyed that she was able to enjoy the car show.

This is an example of which part of the RACES writing strategy?

• writing a summary sentence

• explaining the answer

• answering the question

• restating the question