RACE Strategy

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What does RACE stand for?

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RACE is an acronym that stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It is a strategy used to help students respond to questions in a structured way.

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What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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The first step is 'Restate,' where you change the question into a statement.

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What is the purpose of the 'Answer' step in RACE?

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The 'Answer' step is where you directly respond to the question being asked.

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What does the 'C' in RACE represent?

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The 'C' stands for 'Cite evidence from the text,' which means providing specific examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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What is the final step in the RACE strategy?

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The final step is 'Explain,' where you add your own thoughts and reasoning to support your answer.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your response?

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Citing evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your answer is based on the text, making it more credible.

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

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An example of a lead-in phrase is 'The author states,' which introduces the evidence you are about to present.

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How does the RACE strategy help students?

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The RACE strategy helps students organize their thoughts, provide clear answers, and support their responses with evidence.

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What is the difference between 'Answer' and 'Explain' in RACE?

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'Answer' is where you provide a direct response to the question, while 'Explain' is where you elaborate on your answer with reasoning and personal insights.

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Can you give an example of how to restate a question?

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If the question is 'What is the main theme of the story?', you could restate it as 'The main theme of the story is...'