RACES Writing Strategy

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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 first step in the RACES writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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How do you cite evidence in RACES?

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You cite evidence by providing a quote or specific example from the text that supports your answer.

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

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The 'Explain' step is used to clarify how the evidence supports your answer.

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What type of phrases are used to introduce a summary in RACES?

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Phrases like 'In conclusion', 'Therefore', and 'Clearly' are used to introduce a summary.

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What is an example of restating a question?

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An example of restating a question is changing 'What is your favorite book?' to 'My favorite book is...'

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence is important because it supports your claims and shows that your answer is based on facts.

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What does the 'C' in RACES represent?

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The 'C' in RACES represents 'Cite evidence'.

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What is a transition phrase?

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A transition phrase helps to connect ideas and guide the reader through your writing.

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How can you summarize your answer in RACES?

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You can summarize your answer by briefly restating your main point and the evidence that supports it.