RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' stand for in RACE?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' stand for in RACE?

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Cite evidence.

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What does the 'E' stand for in RACE?

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Explain your evidence.

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How would you restate the question, 'How did backpacks change over the years?'

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Backpacks have changed over the years by.

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What is the purpose of the RACE writing strategy?

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

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and adds credibility.

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What is an example of a phrase to use when citing evidence?

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In the passage, the author says, ...

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How can you effectively explain your evidence in RACE?

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

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What type of questions does the RACE strategy help answer?

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Open-ended questions that require detailed responses.