RACE Writing Strategy

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What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

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R stands for 'Restate the question.' It involves rephrasing the question in your answer.

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What does the 'A' stand for in RACE?

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A stands for 'Answer the question.' It means providing a direct response to the question asked.

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What does the 'C' stand for in RACE?

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C stands for 'Cite evidence.' This means using specific examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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What does the 'E' stand for in RACE?

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E stands for 'Explain your evidence.' This involves clarifying how your evidence supports your answer.

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Why is it important to 'cite' textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it supports your answer, shows you have read the text, and strengthens your argument.

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What is the purpose of the RACE writing strategy?

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The RACE writing strategy helps students structure their responses to open-ended questions by ensuring they restate, answer, cite evidence, and explain.

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How can you effectively 'Cite evidence' in your writing?

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You can effectively cite evidence by quoting or paraphrasing specific parts of the text that support your answer.

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What is an example of 'Restating the question'?

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An example of restating the question is changing 'What is the main idea of the story?' to 'The main idea of the story is...'

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What does it mean to 'Explain your evidence'?

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Explaining your evidence means discussing how the evidence you provided relates to and supports your answer.

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What type of questions can the RACE strategy be applied to?

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The RACE strategy can be applied to open-ended questions that require detailed responses, especially in reading comprehension.