RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate - It means to use part of the question to begin your paragraph.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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Cite - It involves finding evidence from the text, copying it word for word, and putting quotation marks around it.

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

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Answer - It is where you directly respond to the question being asked.

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What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

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Explain - This is where you add your own thoughts to support your answer.

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What is an example of a lead-in when citing evidence?

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An appropriate lead-in is 'The author states,'.

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How do you restate a question in RACE?

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You begin your paragraph by rephrasing the question.

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What is the importance of citing evidence in RACE?

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Citing evidence supports your answer with direct quotes from the text.

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What is a key component of the 'Explain' part of RACE?

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You should provide your interpretation or thoughts that connect the evidence to your answer.

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Why is it important to use quotation marks when citing evidence?

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Quotation marks indicate that the words are taken directly from the text.

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What is a common mistake students make when using the RACE strategy?

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Not providing enough explanation or personal insight in the 'Explain' section.