Understanding the RACE Strategy in Writing

Miss Lancaster introduces a strategy for answering constructed response questions on the EOC exam. She explains the RACE method, which stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain, to help students structure their responses effectively. The video provides detailed steps on how to identify key vocabulary, gather textual evidence, and clearly explain answers. Miss Lancaster emphasizes the importance of direct quotes and clear communication. She also offers proofreading tips and reassures students that mastering this skill takes practice.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• How to write essays

• Understanding constructed response questions

• Learning about poetry

• Improving vocabulary

What type of question is used as an example in the video?

• Fill in the blank

• Constructed response

• True or false

• Multiple choice

Which poem is used to illustrate the constructed response question?

• The Raven

• Still I Rise

• Mother to Son

• The Road Not Taken

What literary device is central to the example question?

• Personification

• Extended metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

What does the R in RACE stand for?

• Rephrase

• Review

• Restate

• Reflect

What does the A in RACE stand for?

• Answer

• Assess

• Argue

• Analyze

What does the C in RACE stand for?

• Cite

• Compare

• Clarify

• Conclude

What does the E in RACE stand for?

• Elaborate

• Evaluate

• Explain

• Examine

What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

• Explain the evidence

• Cite evidence

• Restate the question

• Answer the question

In the RACE strategy, what should you do after restating the question?

• Cite evidence

• Summarize the text

• Explain the evidence

• Answer the question