RACE Reading Strategy

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What does the R in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What is the first step in the RACE reading strategy?

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Restate the question using part of the question in your answer.

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What is the purpose of restating the question in RACE?

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To remind the reader of what you are answering.

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What does the A in RACE stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What should you do in the Answer part of RACE?

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Provide a clear and direct answer to the question.

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What does the C in RACE stand for?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in RACE?

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To support your answer with proof from the text.

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What does the E in RACE stand for?

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Explain or expand on your answer.

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What should you include in the Explain part of RACE?

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Details that clarify your answer and show your understanding.

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How can you restate the question, 'What is the main idea of the story?'

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The main idea of the story is...