R.A.C.E.

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What does the 'R' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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R stands for 'Restate the question.' It means to say the question in your own words.

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What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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A stands for 'Answer the question.' It means to give a clear answer to the question.

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What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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C stands for 'Cite the evidence.' It means to provide proof or examples to support your answer.

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What does the 'E' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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E stands for 'Explain your thinking.' It means to describe how you came to your answer.

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How do you restate the question 'Is Charlie better after the surgery?'

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You can restate it as 'Charlie is better after the surgery.'

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What is an example of citing evidence?

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An example of citing evidence is saying, 'According to the article, Charlie felt much better after the surgery.'

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Why is it important to explain your thinking?

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Explaining your thinking helps others understand your reasoning and how you arrived at your answer.

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What is a good way to start your answer in R.A.C.E.?

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A good way to start is by restating the question, like 'The New York Mets are the best baseball team because...'

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What is the purpose of the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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The purpose of R.A.C.E. is to help students organize their thoughts and provide clear, well-supported answers.

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How can you choose evidence to support your answer?

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You can choose evidence by looking for facts, examples, or quotes from the text that relate to your answer.