Understanding the RACE Writing Strategy

What is the primary purpose of the RACE writing strategy?

• To make writing essays faster

• To simplify text-dependent analysis

• To improve vocabulary

• To enhance creative writing skills

Which of the following is NOT a component of the RACE strategy?

• Restate

• Answer

• Create

• Explain

In the RACE strategy, what does 'Cite' refer to?

• Creating a new argument

• Pointing to evidence in the text

• Citing external sources

• Summarizing the text

In the easy example, what was April's favorite class?

• Engineering

• Art

• Lunch

• French

What makes the medium example more challenging than the easy one?

• It uses more complex vocabulary

• It has multiple correct answers

• It involves making an inference

• It requires a longer response

In the medium example, what is inferred as Diane's favorite class?

• Art

• Lunch

• Gym

• Music

What is the main challenge in the hard example?

• Understanding the weather conditions

• Identifying the main character

• Finding the correct page number

• Determining why Mr. Cantwell is annoyed

What evidence suggests Mr. Cantwell is annoyed in the hard example?

• His sweatshirt is wet

• He is smiling

• He is carrying an umbrella

• His clothes are dry

What should you do if you're unsure about the RACE strategy after watching the video?

• Ask a friend

• Rewind and re-watch the video

• Skip the lesson

• Read a book about it

What is the final goal of using the RACE strategy in the video?

• To write a novel

• To solve a mystery

• To create a poem

• To draw a picture