RACE Writing Strategy

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What does 'R' stand for in RACE?

Back

Rephrase 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?

Back

Cite evidence.

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What does 'E' stand for in RACE?

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Explain your answer.

Front

How can you turn a question into a statement?

Back

Remove question words and rearrange.

Front

What is the purpose of the RACE writing strategy?

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

Front

Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence supports your claims and adds credibility.

Front

What is an example of a question word?

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Who, what, where, when, why.

Front

How do you cite a quote from a text?

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Include the title, author, and specific location of the quote.

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What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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Rephrase the question.