RACES

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What does RACES stand for in writing?

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RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize.

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What is the purpose of the 'Restate' step in RACES?

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The 'Restate' step involves rephrasing the question in your answer to clarify what you are addressing.

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Why is it important to 'Cite evidence' in RACES?

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Citing evidence supports your answer with specific examples from the text, making your argument stronger.

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What does the 'Explain' step in RACES require you to do?

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The 'Explain' step requires you to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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What is a transition phrase?

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A transition phrase is a word or group of words that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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Give an example of a transition phrase used to explain evidence.

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An example is 'This means that'.

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What is the difference between citing evidence and explaining evidence?

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Citing evidence involves providing specific examples from the text, while explaining evidence involves interpreting how that evidence supports your argument.

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What should you avoid when citing evidence?

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Avoid vague phrases like 'This shows' without specifying what 'this' refers to.

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Can you restate the question and answer it in the same sentence?

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Yes, you can restate the question and provide your answer in one sentence.

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What is an example of a transition phrase that should NOT be used to explain evidence?

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An example is 'I believe'.