Races Response

List the five steps in the RACES strategy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a benefit of using the RACES strategy?

• It simplifies creative writing.

• It ensures responses are well-rounded and thorough.

• It eliminates the need for citations.

• It focuses solely on summarizing.

Answer explanation

Explanation: The text highlights how each step of RACES builds on the previous one to create comprehensive answers.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the "R" in RACES stand for?

• Respond

• Restate

• Recall

• Rewrite

Answer explanation

Explanation: The text explains that the "R" in RACES stands for Restate the Question, where students rephrase the prompt in their responses.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is summarizing important in the RACES strategy?

• To repeat the evidence for clarity

• To connect to the larger theme

• To reinforce the key idea and ensure cohesion

• To conclude with a question

Answer explanation

Explanation: The text explains that summarizing ties together the response and reinforces its main points.

What type of writing does RACES primarily support?

• Creative writing

• Evidence-based responses

• Poetry writing

• Freewriting

Answer explanation

Explanation: RACES is designed to help students construct structured, evidence-based answers.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the "C" in RACES stand for?

• Conclude

• Clarify

• Cite Evidence

• Combine Ideas

Answer explanation

Explanation: The "C" represents Cite Evidence, where students provide specific examples to support their answer.

What does the "S" in RACES stand for?

• Support

• Summarize

• Simplify

• Strengthen

Answer explanation

Explanation: The "S" in RACES represents Summarize the Response as the final step.

What is the key purpose of the RACES strategy?

• To develop storytelling skills

• To provide a formula for essays

• To help students write structured, evidence-based responses

• To teach grammar rules

Answer explanation

Explanation: The strategy is specifically designed for clear, evidence-supported writing.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the primary focus of the RACES strategy in writing?

• A) Creative storytelling

• B) Evidence-based responses

• C) Poetry composition

• D) Freewriting

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which step in the RACES strategy involves providing proof from the text?

• A) Restate

• B) Answer

• C) Cite Evidence

• D) Summarize

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2