Referencing the RACE strategy for SCR

What does the “R” in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Respond

• Read

• Restate

• Reason

What does it mean to “restate” the question?

• Copy the question exactly

• Write the question as a sentence starter in your answer

• Rewrite the question in your own words

• Skip to the next step

What is the purpose of the “A” step in the RACE strategy?

• Ask a question

• Answer the question

• Arrange ideas

• Apply evidence

What does the “C” in the RACE strategy stand for?

• Conclude with an opinion

• Complete the answer

• Cite evidence

• Continue your answer

Why is it important to use direct text evidence in your answer?

• It shows that you read the passage carefully

• It makes your answer longer

• It proves your answer is correct

• Both: It shows that you read the passage carefully & It makes your answer longer

What is the “E” step in the RACE strategy?

• End with an opinion

• Explain your answer

• Enter a new idea

• Edit for mistakes

Which of the following is an example of citing direct text evidence?

• “I think the character is brave.”

• “The character was brave because she didn’t give up.”

• “According to the text, ‘She faced her fears and never turned back.’”

• “This is why the character is brave.”

When citing evidence, which phrase would best introduce your quote?

• “I feel that...”

• “According to the text...”

• “It says somewhere...”

• “I read...”

What should you do if there’s no direct evidence in the text to support your answer?

• Make up evidence

• Skip the question

• Use your own reasoning without text evidence

• Re-read the text to find details that could support your answer

Why is the RACE strategy helpful for answering short constructed response questions?

• It provides a structure to organize your thoughts

• It makes your answers shorter

• It eliminates the need for evidence

• It allows you to answer without thinking