RACES Strategy Review

What type of question is a "Short Response" question?

• multiple choice

• an essay

• matching

• a paragraph

What does RA stand for in the RACES acronym?

• revise and always quote

• restate and answer

• review and add information

• reorganize and allow

Which transition could be used to introduce a quote from the text?

• One example from the text is...

• The first thing that happened is..

• Because...

• In conclusion...

Which transition could be used to analyze a quote?

• The first thing that happned is...

• Furthermore...

• This demonstrates...

• On the other hand...

Organize the order of the RACES strategy.

• Explain the Meaning #2

• Cite a Quote #2

• Restate and Answer

• Explain the Meaning #1

• Cite a Quote #1

Which transition could be used to introduce quote #2?

• Therefore...

• This proves...

• The next thing that happened is...

• Another example from the text is..

Which transition could be used to introduce the meaning of a quote?

• Finally...

• This proves...

• Also...

• This summarizes...

Which type of information is the MOST useful when finding quotes to prove your claim? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

• NUMBERS AND STATISTICS

• DESCRIPTIONS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

• DATES OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

• Names of Experts

Which part of a R-A-C-E-C-E-S paragraph earns you the most points?

• Restate & Answer

• Cite a quote

• Explain why the quotes are important.

• Sum up your clam.

How many quotes do all short resonses require?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4