R.A.C.E. Strategy Basics

What does the "R" in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy stand for?

• Restate

• Respond

• Reason

• Review

Which step in the R.A.C.E. strategy requires you to provide evidence from the text?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

In the R.A.C.E. strategy, what is the main purpose of the "E" step?

• To end the paragraph

• To explain your answer

• To edit your response

• To evaluate the question

Which of the following best describes the sequence of steps in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

• Respond, Answer, Clarify, End

• Review, Argue, Cite, Evaluate

• Restate, Argue, Conclude, Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

If a question asks, "Why did the character leave the house?" which part of R.A.C.E. would you use to directly answer this question?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

You are given a text and asked to use the R.A.C.E. strategy. Which step would require you to find a direct quote from the text?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

When using the R.A.C.E. strategy, how can you ensure your explanation (E) is effective?

• By summarizing the text

• By connecting the evidence to your answer

• By copying the question

• By listing unrelated facts

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of restating a question about the theme of a story using the R.A.C.E. strategy?

• The theme is friendship.

• I think the story is about friendship.

• The theme of the story is friendship because the characters help each other.

• Friendship is important.

A student writes: "The main character left the house because she was scared. According to the text, 'She ran out the door when she heard the noise.' This shows that fear motivated her actions." Which part of the R.A.C.E. strategy is the student demonstrating in the last sentence?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

You are asked to write a response using the R.A.C.E. strategy. After citing evidence, what should you do to strengthen your answer?

• Restate the question again

• Add another quote without explanation

• Explain how the evidence supports your answer

• End your response immediately

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3