Mastering the RACE Strategy

What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of writing and analyzing texts?

• Read, Analyze, Cite, Explain

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

• Review, Assess, Conclude, Edit

• Reflect, Argue, Clarify, Exemplify

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When applying the RACE strategy, what is the purpose of restating the question?

• To provide evidence from the text

• To make the response longer

• To show understanding of the question

• To introduce a new idea

Which of the following is an example of citing evidence in a text?

• "I believe this character is brave."

• "According to the text, 'He charged into the burning building without hesitation.'"

• "It's clear that the character is not afraid."

• "Many people think that the character is courageous."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is a key element of constructing a written response using the RACE strategy?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Including personal opinions

• Providing a summary of the text

• Answering the question directly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How can you evaluate the effectiveness of a response written using the RACE strategy?

• By counting the number of words

• By checking for grammatical errors

• By ensuring it restates the question, answers it, cites evidence, and explains the evidence

• By comparing it to other students' responses

In the context of the RACE strategy, why is it important to explain your evidence?

• To fill up space in the response

• To connect the evidence to the answer and show how it supports your point

• To repeat the information for emphasis

• To demonstrate your vocabulary skills

What is the first step you should take when using the RACE strategy to respond to a text?

• Find evidence in the text

• Write the conclusion

• Restate the question in your own words

• Answer the question

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the RACE strategy?

• Summarizing the entire text

• Restating the question

• Citing textual evidence

• Explaining the evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When using the RACE strategy, how should textual evidence be incorporated into a response?

• By paraphrasing the entire paragraph where the evidence is found

• By randomly selecting a quote from the text

• By choosing relevant quotes that directly support the answer

• By copying large sections of the text verbatim

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the ultimate goal of applying the RACE strategy in writing?

• To create a response that is clear, well-structured, and thoroughly supports the answer with evidence

• To write a response as quickly as possible

• To use as many quotes from the text as possible

• To demonstrate the ability to write without errors