R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, and Explain your thinking.

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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Restate the question.

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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Restating the question helps clarify what you are addressing and sets the context for your response.

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What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E. represent?

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Answer the question.

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What is the purpose of citing evidence in your response?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and provides credibility to your argument.

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Where should the evidence come from when citing in R.A.C.E.?

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The evidence should come from the text or material you are analyzing.

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What is an appropriate sentence starter for citing evidence?

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An appropriate sentence starter is 'The author states...'.

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What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. stand for?

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Cite the evidence.

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What is the final step in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?

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Explain your thinking.

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Why is it important to explain your thinking in your response?

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Explaining your thinking helps the reader understand your reasoning and how you arrived at your conclusion.