RACE Strategy

What does "R" stand for in RACE?

• Really consider the evidence

• Restate the question

• Revise your writing

What does "A" stand for in RACE?

• Answer the question

• Argue your point

• Ask a question

What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

• Cite evidence

• Change your thinking

• Create a response

How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"

• So he would get on the A honor roll.

• Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...

• Michael was motivated...

Restate the question to answer in a complete sentence.

What does your class do on Tuesdays immediately after lunch?

• On Tuesdays immediately after breakfast our class....

• On Tuesdays immediately after lunch our class ....

• What our class does immediately after lunch is .....

Restate the question to answer in a complete sentence.

When you were little, what was one of your favorite stories?

• When I was little, one of my favorite stories was.....

• Wonder was one of my favorite stories when I was little.

• I have many favorite stories and one of them is.....

How would you restate the question, "How did backpacks change over the years?"

• Backpacks have changed over the years by

• Did backpacks change over the years

• Should backpacks change over the years

Why was Andrew counting his money?

• Andrew was counting his money so he could buy a snickers bar

• so he could buy candy

• To buy a snicker bar

Why was Jake sitting at the table?

• Jake was sitting at the table to do his homework

• because he was doing homework

• to do his homework