RACE Strategy Review

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.

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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 the 'A' in RACE represent?

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The 'A' stands for Answer the question.

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

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The 'C' stands for Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACE mean?

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The 'E' stands for Explain your answer.

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When should you use the phrase 'In the passage, the author states...' in RACE?

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You use this phrase when you are citing evidence.

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How do you begin your paragraph in the RACE strategy?

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You begin by restating part of the question.

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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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What is an example of restating a question?

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If the question is 'What is the main idea of the passage?', you might restate it as 'The main idea of the passage is...'

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How can you explain your answer in RACE?

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You can explain your answer by providing reasons or additional details that clarify your response.