Essay Review

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What does the 'C' in the RACES strategy stand for?

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The 'C' stands for 'cite the evidence', which means to provide support for your answer.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What makes a thesis statement strong?

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A strong thesis statement clearly expresses the main idea and provides reasons or evidence to support it.

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Where should you look to know what to write in a topic sentence?

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You should look at the assignment directions to understand what is required.

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What is the RACES strategy used for?

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The RACES strategy is used to help students write structured responses, particularly in body paragraphs.

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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The 'R' stands for 'restate the question', which means to rephrase the question in your answer.

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What does the 'A' in RACES stand for?

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The 'A' stands for 'answer the question', which means to provide a direct response.

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What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

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The 'E' stands for 'explain your answer', which means to elaborate on your response.