RACE Writing Strategy

What is the purpose of the 'Explain' part of RACE?

• To provide a summary of the main points.

• To clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

• To introduce new evidence that contradicts your argument.

• To restate the question in different words.

What is the RACE writing strategy?

• A strategy used to help students give complete and supported answers in writing.

• A method for organizing thoughts in a linear fashion.

• A technique for summarizing texts effectively.

• A way to enhance vocabulary through creative writing.

What is a good lead-in for citing evidence?

• The author states,

• In conclusion,

• For example,

• As a result,

What should you do after answering the question in RACE?

• Cite evidence and explain how it supports your answer.

• Provide a summary of your answer.

• Ask a follow-up question to the reader.

• Restate the question in your own words.

What is an example of citing evidence?

• Using a quote from the text to support your answer.

• Making a general statement without support.

• Providing personal opinions as evidence.

• Summarizing the main idea of the text.

Why do we use the RACE strategy?

• To give a complete and supported answer.

• To simplify complex problems.

• To make decisions quickly without analysis.

• To avoid using evidence in arguments.

What is an example of a complete answer using RACE?

• The theme is love your neighbor. I know this because the text says 'she learned that she needed to be nice to everyone.'

• The theme is about friendship and loyalty, as shown in the text where characters support each other.

• The theme revolves around the importance of honesty, highlighted by the character's confession in the story.

• The theme is about overcoming challenges, illustrated by the protagonist's journey through adversity.

Why is it important to give a complete answer?

• It shows understanding and supports your response with evidence.

• It makes the answer longer and more complex.

• It allows for more personal opinions to be included.

• It helps to confuse the reader with too much information.

What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

• Restate the question.

• Review the answer.

• Respond to the question.

• Rephrase the question.

What is the first step in using the RACE strategy?

• Restate the question.

• Analyze the question.

• Create an outline.

• Evaluate the sources.