Understanding the RACES Writing Strategy

Understanding the RACES Writing Strategy

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial introduces the RACES writing strategy, which helps organize evidence in a clear and cohesive manner. It covers each step: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize, providing examples and tips for effective writing. The tutorial emphasizes using transition words, MLA citations, and summarizing ideas to create a well-structured response.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the RACES writing strategy?

To organize evidence clearly and cohesively

To improve handwriting skills

To practice creative writing

To enhance vocabulary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 'Restate' step, what should you incorporate into your sentence?

Personal opinions

Key words from the question

Complex vocabulary

Unrelated facts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the 'Answer' step in the RACES strategy?

To provide a claim or answer

To cite evidence

To restate the question

To summarize the text

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pieces of text evidence should you cite and explain in the RACES strategy?

Two

One

Four

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using transition words in your explanation?

To make the text longer

To confuse the reader

To avoid using citations

To introduce evidence smoothly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When paraphrasing evidence, what must you still include?

A personal opinion

An unrelated fact

A citation

A direct quote

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the RACES strategy?

Answer the question

Cite evidence

Sum it up

Restate the question

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should a summarizing sentence include?

Personal anecdotes

Unrelated details

Keywords from the question and restate

New information

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of organizing your response using the RACES strategy?

It confuses the reader

It makes the response longer

It makes the response easy to follow

It eliminates the need for citations