RACES Flashcard

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' in RACES stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' in RACES stand for?

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Cite evidence.

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What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

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Explain and elaborate.

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What does the 'S' in RACES stand for?

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Sum it up.

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What is the purpose of the RACES strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to questions.

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How can you 'Cite Evidence' in your answer?

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By providing examples or quotes from the text.

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Why is it important to 'Restate the Question'?

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It helps clarify what you are answering.

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What does it mean to 'Sum it up'?

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To give a brief summary of your main points.

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What is an example of 'Explaining and Elaborating'?

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Adding details to support your answer.