RACE Writing Strategy

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What does 'R' stand for in RACE?

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R stands for 'Restate the question.' It means to rephrase the question in your own words.

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What does 'A' stand for in RACE?

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A stands for 'Answer the question.' It means to provide a direct response to the question asked.

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What does 'C' stand for in RACE?

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C stands for 'Cite evidence.' It means to provide specific examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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What does 'E' stand for in RACE?

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E stands for 'Explain your evidence.' It means to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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Why do we use the RACE strategy?

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We use the RACE strategy to give a complete and supported answer to questions.

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How do you restate the question, 'What is the importance of recycling?'

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You can restate it as 'The importance of recycling is...'

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What is the purpose of the 'C' in RACE?

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The purpose of 'C' is to cite evidence that supports your answer.

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What is an example of a good answer using RACE?

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A good answer would restate the question, provide an answer, cite evidence, and explain the evidence.

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What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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The first step is to restate the question.

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What does it mean to 'explain your evidence' in RACE?

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It means to describe how the evidence you provided supports your answer.