R.A.C.E. Strategy Breakdown

What should you do FIRST when asked to write a constructed response?

• Start writing down the first thing that comes to mind.

• Sing your favorite new pop song.

• Draw anime.

• Read the question.

REWORD or RESTATE this question: "What is your favorite food?"

Now ANSWER the same question by building on your reworded sentence. Question: "What is your favorite food?" Rewrite your reworded response and ADD "because..." to your answer.

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

• Cellular response

• Cite your evidence

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

• Explain your answer

• Evidence

What acronym will help you remember how to properly answer a constructed response question?

• G.R.A.P.E.S.

• R.A.C.E.