RACE Strategy

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What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

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Cite - It means to find evidence from the text, copy it word for word, and put quotation marks around it.

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How do you restate a question in RACE?

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You change the question into a complete sentence, using part of the question to begin your answer.

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

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Restate - It is used to change the question into a statement to start your answer.

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What should you use around evidence when citing from a text?

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Quotation Marks - They indicate that the words are taken directly from the text.

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What does the 'A' in RACE represent?

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Answer - It is the part where you provide your answer to the question.

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What is the 'E' in RACE?

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Explain - This is where you explain your answer and provide reasoning.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in RACE?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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Can you give an example of restating a question?

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Original: 'What is your favorite book?' Restated: 'One of my favorite books is...'

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What is the first step in using the RACE strategy?

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Restate the question to set up your answer.

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What is an example of citing evidence?

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In the text, it says, 'The sun sets in the west.' This is an example of citing evidence.