RACE Strategy Review

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What does the 'R' in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACE stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACE stand for?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the 'E' in RACE stand for?

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Explain your evidence.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To give a complete and supported answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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When should you use quotation marks in RACE?

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When copying a piece of evidence from a text.

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What is an example of restating a question?

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If the question is 'What is the main theme of the story?', you might restate it as 'The main theme of the story is...'

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Why is it important to cite evidence in RACE?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you found your information.

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How can you explain your evidence effectively?

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By connecting the evidence back to your answer and clarifying its relevance.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What type of questions can RACE be used for?

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RACE can be used for comprehension questions, essays, and any response requiring evidence.