Williams RACES STRATEGY QUESTIONS

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What is the purpose of the RACES strategy?

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The RACES strategy is used to help students construct well-organized responses to open-ended questions by providing a clear structure.

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACES stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACES stand for?

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Cite evidence.

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What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

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Explain your evidence.

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What does the 'S' in RACES stand for?

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Summarize your response.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your response?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows that it is based on facts or examples.

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How should you explain your evidence in the RACES strategy?

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You should always explain how your evidence connects to the topic of the paragraph.

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What type of questions is the RACES strategy best suited for?

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The RACES strategy is best suited for open-ended questions that require detailed responses.

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What is an example of a question you might answer using the RACES strategy?

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How does the author develop the theme in the story?