R.A.C.E.S Writing Strategy Quiz

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

• Restate the question

• Write the question

• Review the question

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

• Ask the Question

• Answer the Question

• Run away from the question

If there is more than one part to the question, make sure to answer ALL parts.

• True

• False

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

• Cry

• Cause and Effect

• Cite the Evidence

Cite evidence means....

• Carry the story

• Use evidence to support your answer.

• Rewrite the entire story

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

• Explain your answer

• Empty your answers

• End your answers

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

• Silly answer

• Sum it up!

• Share your work

When should you use sentence starters like, "According to the text"?

• When you RESTATE the question.

• When you SUM it up!

• When you CITE evidence from the text.

Match the steps of the R.A.C.E.S. graphic organizer.

• Summarize.

• A

• Cite the evidence.

• C

• Restate the question.

• R

• Explain the evidence.

• S

• Answer the question.

• E

When should you use a sentence starter like, "In conclusion"

• It's the first step in RACES.

• When you are ending your answer and sum it up.

• You never use "In conclusion" in your answer.