RACE Reading Strategy

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What does the R in RACE stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What does the A in RACE stand for?

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Answer the question.

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What does the C in RACE stand for?

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Cite evidence from the text.

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What does the E in RACE stand for?

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Explain your answer.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To help students answer questions using a structured approach.

Front

What is the first step in the RACE strategy?

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Restate the question.

Front

Why is it important to cite evidence in the RACE strategy?

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It supports your answer with proof from the text.

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How do you explain your answer in the RACE strategy?

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By adding your thoughts and connecting them to the evidence.

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What type of questions can the RACE strategy be used for?

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Application-based questions that require evidence.

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Give an example of a phrase to use when citing evidence.

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"In the passage, the author says..."