RACE Strategy Review

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, 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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When should you use the RACE strategy?

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You should use the RACE strategy when the question requires a written response and asks you to use evidence or details from the text.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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The 'C' in RACE represents Cite, which means to provide evidence from the text.

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What is an example of a sentence starter for citing evidence?

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An example of a sentence starter is 'The author states...'.

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How do you restate a question?

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To restate a question, you rewrite it in your own words, often starting with 'When I was little...' or similar.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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The purpose of the RACE strategy is to help students structure their written responses using evidence from the text.

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What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

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The 'E' in RACE stands for Explain, which means to clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your answers?

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Citing evidence is important because it supports your answer and shows that you have used the text to back up your ideas.

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What is a complete answer using the RACE strategy?

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A complete answer includes Restating the question, Answering it, Citing evidence, and Explaining how the evidence supports your answer.