Understanding the RACE Strategy

*Front:* Restate

• words from the question

• rephrase the question

• summarize the question

• interpret the question

*Front:* Cite

• examples from text

• summaries of chapters

• character analyses

• author biographies

*Front:* Explain

• It is essential for understanding complex concepts.

• It helps in memorizing facts without context.

• It fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• It is a method of rote learning.

A in RACE

• The answer to the prompt

• A random choice

• An irrelevant response

• A misleading statement

C in RACE

• Cite your evidence/proof

• Create a summary

• Clarify your main point

• Connect to the audience

What is the hottest planet

in our solar system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

Which planet is the smallest

planet in our solar system?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

R in RACE

• Restate the prompt

• Rephrase the conclusion

• Summarize the evidence

• Analyze the question

E in RACE

• It stands for 'Evaluate' and involves assessing the effectiveness of a response.

• It represents 'Engage' and is about capturing the audience's attention.

• It means 'Explain' and requires detailing the reasoning behind a decision.

• It signifies 'Execute' and focuses on implementing a plan.

*Front:* Answer

• a clear response

• a vague reply

• an unclear statement

• a confusing answer