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 responding to.

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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, providing reasoning.

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What is the final step of RACES and its purpose?

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The final step, 'Summarize', wraps up your response by briefly restating your main point.

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Which transition phrase is best for introducing evidence?

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'On page three it says' is a strong transition phrase for introducing evidence.

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What is a transitional phrase?

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A transitional phrase connects ideas and helps guide the reader through your writing.

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

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'This means that' is an example of a transition phrase used to explain evidence.

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What should you avoid when citing evidence?

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Avoid vague phrases like 'This shows' as they do not specify the evidence being referenced.

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What is the role of explanations in RACES?

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Explanations clarify how the evidence supports the claim, enhancing understanding.