R.A.C.E. Strategy

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E. mean?

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Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To use someone else's ideas and give them credit.

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How would you restate the question: Why do you enjoy eating ice cream?

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I enjoy eating ice cream because...

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True or False: As long as your textual evidence explains your point clearly, you do not need to elaborate on it.

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False

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How could you restate the question: What is the main idea of the text?

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The main idea of the text is...

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What is the first step in the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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Restate the question in your own words.

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Why is it important to cite sources in your writing?

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It gives credit to the original authors and avoids plagiarism.

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What does it mean to elaborate on your evidence?

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To provide additional details and explanations to support your point.

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How can you effectively answer a question using the R.A.C.E. strategy?

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By Restating the question, Answering it, Citing evidence, and Explaining your evidence.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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A quote or a specific detail from a text that supports your answer.