RACE Strategy Review

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What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

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Restate the question.

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What does the 'A' stand for in RACE?

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Answer the question.

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What does the 'C' stand for in RACE?

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Cite evidence.

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What does the 'E' stand for in RACE?

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Explain your evidence.

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How do you restate a question?

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You can start with phrases like 'The question is...' or 'In response to the question...'.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your answers?

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Citing evidence supports your answer and shows where you got your information.

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What is an example of citing evidence?

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In the passage, the author states...'.

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What is the purpose of the RACE strategy?

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To help students structure their responses to open-ended questions.

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How can you engage the reader in your response?

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Use interesting facts or questions to draw them in.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A sentence that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.