Understanding the RACES Strategy

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

• Restate

• Revise

• Reflect

• Respond

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

In the RACES strategy, what does the "A" stand for?

• Answer

• Analyze

• Argue

• Assess

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the "C" in the RACES writing strategy represent?

• Conclude

• Cite

• Compare

• Clarify

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In the RACES strategy, what does the "E" stand for?

• Explain

• Evaluate

• Elaborate

• Edit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does the "S" in the RACES writing strategy signify?

• Summarize

• Support

• State

• Synthesize

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Identify the part of the RACES strategy in the following sentence: "The main character's actions show bravery because he saved his friend from danger."

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

Identify the part of the RACES strategy in the following sentence: "According to the text, 'He jumped into the river without hesitation.'"

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Summarize

Identify the part of the RACES strategy in the following sentence: "The author describes the setting as a dark and stormy night."

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

Identify the part of the RACES strategy in the following sentence: "In conclusion, the story teaches us the importance of friendship."

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Summarize

Identify the part of the RACES strategy in the following sentence: "The question asks about the theme of the story, which is courage."

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain