RACE Strategy

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE is an acronym that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and 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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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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Restating the question helps clarify what you are answering and sets the context for your response.

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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 citing evidence in the RACE strategy?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and provides proof from the text.

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What should you use to indicate quoted evidence from a text?

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You should use Quotation Marks around the evidence.

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What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

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The 'C' stands for Cite evidence.

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What is the final step in the RACE strategy?

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The final step is to Explain how your evidence supports your answer.

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How can you effectively explain your evidence in the RACE strategy?

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You can explain by connecting the evidence back to your answer and showing its relevance.

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

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An example of a lead-in is 'The author states...'.