RACE Writing Strategy

Front

What does "R" stand for in RACE?

Back

Restate the question

Front

What does "A" stand for in RACE?

Back

Answer the question

Front

What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

Back

Cite evidence from the text

Front

What does the "E" stand for in RACE?

Back

Explain your evidence

Front

Restate the question: "How did backpacks change over the years?"

Back

Backpacks have changed over the years by

Front

Which is an appropriate "Lead in" when you are citing evidence? Options: Because of this..., In conclusion..., The author states,, I think...

Back

The author states,

Front

The part of RACE where you find evidence from the text, copy it word for word, and put quotation marks around it.

Back

Cite

Front

The part of RACE where you use part of the question to begin your paragraph.

Back

Restate

Front

The part of RACE where you add your own thoughts to support answer.

Back

Explain

Front

The part of RACE where you change the question into a statement.

Back

Restate