Understanding RACES Writing Structure

What does the "R" in RACES stand for in writing?

• Restate

• Reason

• Reflect

• Respond

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the "A" in RACES stand for in writing?

• Answer

• Argue

• Analyze

• Apply

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the "C" in RACES stand for in writing?

• Conclude

• Cite

• Compare

• Clarify

What does the "E" in RACES stand for in writing?

• Explain

• Evaluate

• Elaborate

• Examine

What does the "S" in RACES stand for in writing?

• Summarize

• Support

• State

• Synthesize

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a "Restate" sentence?

• "The main idea of the text is that teamwork leads to success."

• "According to the article, teamwork is essential."

• "This shows that working together can achieve great results."

• "In conclusion, teamwork is vital for success."

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of an "Answer" sentence?

• "The author states that teamwork is crucial."

• "Teamwork is important because it combines different skills."

• "This is evident from the team's success."

• "To sum up, teamwork is beneficial."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a "Cite" sentence?

• "The text mentions that 'teamwork is the key to success.'"

• "Teamwork is important because it combines different skills."

• "This is evident from the team's success."

• "To sum up, teamwork is beneficial."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of an "Explain" sentence?

• "The text mentions that 'teamwork is the key to success.'"

• "Teamwork is important because it combines different skills."

• "This is evident from the team's success."

• "To sum up, teamwork is beneficial."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a "Summarize" sentence?

• "The text mentions that 'teamwork is the key to success.'"

• "Teamwork is important because it combines different skills."

• "This is evident from the team's success."

• "To sum up, teamwork is beneficial."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1