Understanding the RACE Strategy for Constructed Responses

What does the 'R' in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Rephrase

• Restate

• Review

• Reflect

Why is it important to use different colors when highlighting evidence?

• It makes the text look pretty.

• It helps in organizing thoughts.

• It confuses the reader.

• It is a requirement for submission.

What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

• Explain the answer

• Restate the question

• Cite the evidence

• Answer the question

When restating a question, what should you do?

• Write it as a question

• Copy it exactly as it is

• Ignore it

• Write it in your own words

What is the purpose of citing evidence in the RACE strategy?

• To make the response longer

• To support your answer

• To fill up space

• To confuse the reader

What are seismic waves?

• Waves caused by boats

• Waves caused by wind

• Waves caused by tides

• Waves caused by the ocean floor's movement

What should you do after citing evidence?

• Restate the question

• Write a conclusion

• Explain your answer

• Add more evidence

What is a vacuum effect in the context of tsunamis?

• A loud noise

• A change in water color

• A sudden increase in water level

• A decrease in water level exposing the sea floor

What is the final step in the RACE strategy?

• Answer the question

• Explain the answer

• Cite the evidence

• Restate the question

What should you do after completing the assignment using the RACE strategy?

• Take a picture and submit it

• Ignore the instructions

• Ask a friend to do it

• Submit it without checking