RACES Strategy

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What does the R stand for in RACES?

Back

restate

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What does the A stand for in RACES?

Back

answer

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What does the C stand for in RACES?

Back

cite

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What does the E stand for in RACES?

Back

explain

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What does the S stand for in RACES?

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sum up, sum it up

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What is the purpose of the RACES strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to open-ended questions.

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How can you effectively 'cite' in the RACES strategy?

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By providing specific evidence or examples from the text.

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What is an example of 'restate' in the RACES strategy?

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Rephrasing the question in your answer.

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Why is it important to 'answer' the question in the RACES strategy?

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To ensure that your response directly addresses what is being asked.

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What does 'explain' involve in the RACES strategy?

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Providing further details and clarifying your answer.