RACER Review

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What does RACER stand for in answering constructed response questions?

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RACER stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain how the evidence supports your answer, and Reread your response.

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What is the first step in the RACER format?

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Restate the question.

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What is the second step in the RACER format?

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Answer the question.

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What is the third step in the RACER format?

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Cite evidence to support your answer.

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What is the fourth step in the RACER format?

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Explain how the evidence supports your answer.

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What is the last step in the RACER format?

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Reread your response and make necessary corrections.

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What is a text talker?

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A text talker is a phrase used to refer to evidence from the text, such as 'In the text it stated'.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in a constructed response?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows that it is based on the text.

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What should you do after writing your constructed response?

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Reread your response and make necessary corrections.

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What is the purpose of restating the question in your response?

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Restating the question helps clarify what you are answering and sets the context for your response.