Understanding the RACE Method

What does the "R" in the RACE method stand for?

• Read

• Restate

• Respond

• Repeat

When you use the RACE method, what do you do in the "Answer" part?

• Write your opinion

• Give a direct answer to the question

• Talk about the characters

• List facts

In the RACE method, what does "Cite" mean?

• To give an example

• To tell the teacher your opinion

• To find evidence from the text

• To summarize the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why is "Explain" important in the RACE method?

• To restate the question

• To show your reasons for your answer

• To make a new question

• To write a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which part of the RACE method asks you to "Restate" the question in your answer?

• C

• A

• R

• E

When using the RACE method, what does the "A" stand for?

• Ask

• Answer

• Ask for help

• Argue

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do you "Cite" evidence when using the RACE method?

• Copy the answer from a friend

• Use a picture to explain your answer

• Quote or refer to parts of the text

• Guess what the answer might be

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is an example of "Explaining" your answer in the RACE method?

• Saying "I know it's true"

• Writing "Because I said so"

• Writing "This shows..."

• Saying "I don’t know"

Why should you use the RACE method when answering questions?

• To make your answer longer

• To make your answer more clear and complete

• To guess the answer faster

• To copy from a friend

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What should you do after you "Cite" evidence in the RACE method?

• Close the book

• Explain why the evidence supports your answer

• Write a new question

• Stop writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5