RACE

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What does 'R' stand for in RACE?

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Restate the question.

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What does 'A' stand for in RACE?

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Answer the question.

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What does 'C' stand for in RACE?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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What does 'E' stand for in RACE?

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Explain your evidence.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to open-ended questions.

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What is a key component of citing evidence?

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Copying the text word for word and using quotation marks.

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

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The author states, '...'

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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It helps clarify what you are responding to and sets the context.

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What is an example of explaining your evidence?

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After citing evidence, you should clarify how it supports your answer.

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How can you effectively use the RACE strategy in writing?

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By following the steps: Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain.