RACES Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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The 'R' stands for 'restate or reword the question.'

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What do transitions like 'For Example...' introduce?

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They introduce the evidence.

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What do phrases like 'In conclusion' help to introduce?

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They help to introduce the summary.

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What does the 'E' in RACES stand for?

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The 'E' stands for 'Explain the evidence.'

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What is the purpose of the RACES writing strategy?

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It is a strategy to write a well-developed answer.

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What does 'cite evidence from the text' mean?

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It means to provide specific examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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What is an example of a transition to explain your answer?

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An example is 'This means that...'.

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What does 'sum it up' refer to in writing?

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It refers to giving a brief summary of the main points.

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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It helps to clarify what you are answering and shows you understand the question.

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What is an example of a transition to introduce evidence?

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An example is 'According to the author...'.