RACE Writing Strategy

How should you restate a question in RACE?

• You should rephrase the question into a complete sentence.

• You should summarize the question in a few words.

• You should ignore the question and provide your opinion.

• You should ask a follow-up question instead.

What does the 'E' stand for in RACE?

• Evidence

• Evaluation

• Engagement

• Explanation

What does the 'A' stand for in RACE?

• Assess

• Analyze

• Answer

• Apply

What does the 'C' stand for in RACE?

• Cite evidence from the text.

• Create a summary of the text.

• Clarify the main idea of the text.

• Connect ideas from different texts.

What does the 'R' stand for in RACE?

• Restate the question.

• Review the answer.

• Rephrase the statement.

• Respond to the inquiry.

What is a good lead-in for citing evidence?

• The author states,

• In conclusion,

• For example,

• As a result,

What is the RACE writing strategy?

• A strategy used to help students give complete and supported answers in writing.

• A method for organizing thoughts in a linear fashion.

• A technique for summarizing texts in a concise manner.

• A framework for analyzing literary works.

What is an example of citing evidence?

• Using a quote from the text to support your answer.

• Paraphrasing the main idea of the text.

• Summarizing the entire text in your own words.

• Providing your personal opinion on the text.

What is an example of a complete answer using RACE?

• The theme is love your neighbor. I know this because the text says 'she learned that she needed to be nice to everyone.'

• The theme is about friendship and loyalty, as shown in the text where characters support each other.

• The theme revolves around the importance of honesty, highlighted by the character's confession.

• The theme is about adventure and exploration, illustrated by the character's journey through the forest.

What is the purpose of the 'Explain' part of RACE?

• To provide a summary of the main points.

• To clarify how your evidence supports your answer.

• To introduce new evidence for your argument.

• To restate the question in different words.