RACE

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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The purpose of the RACE strategy is to help students completely answer questions about a reading.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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In the RACE strategy, what does the 'R' represent?

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The 'R' in RACE represents 'Restate'.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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How do you use the 'A' in RACE?

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The 'A' in RACE stands for 'Answer the question'.

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What does the 'C' in RACE require you to do?

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The 'C' in RACE requires you to 'Cite' evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the final step in the RACE strategy?

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The final step in the RACE strategy is to 'Explain' how your evidence supports your answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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How can you effectively restate a question using RACE?

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To effectively restate a question, you can begin your response by paraphrasing the question.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in the RACE strategy?

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Citing evidence is important because it provides support for your answer and demonstrates understanding of the text.

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What type of questions is the RACE strategy designed to help answer?

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The RACE strategy is designed to help answer application-based questions related to reading comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Can you give an example of how to explain your answer in RACE?

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An example of explaining your answer is discussing how the evidence you cited connects to the question.