Exploring RACE Response Techniques

The video tutorial explains the RACE method for writing constructed responses. RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It guides students on how to restate the question, provide a concise answer, cite evidence from reliable sources, and explain how the evidence supports their answer. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using complete sentences and avoiding plagiarism by properly quoting or paraphrasing sources.

What does the acronym RACE stand for in a constructed response?

• Read, Analyze, Cite, Evaluate

• Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain

• Read, Answer, Cite, Evaluate

• Restate, Ask, Cite, Explain

What is the purpose of restating the question in the RACE method?

• To ask a new question

• To provide evidence

• To inform the reader what the response is about

• To summarize the text

When restating the question, what should you avoid doing?

• Using your own words

• Rewriting the question exactly

• Making a statement

• Using a period at the end

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

What should you focus on when answering the question in the RACE method?

• Providing as much information as possible

• Staying on topic and being concise

• Asking additional questions

• Summarizing the entire text

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the RACE method, what is the role of citing evidence?

• To restate the question

• To summarize the text

• To introduce new ideas

• To prove your answer is correct

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is considered plagiarism when citing evidence?

• Summarizing the text

• Quoting without giving credit

• Restating the question

• Using your own words

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following is a correct way to cite evidence?

• I think, "..."

• The text says, "..."

• In my opinion, "..."

• According to the text, "..."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What should you do in the 'Explain' step of the RACE method?

• Ask a new question

• Explain how the evidence supports your answer

• Summarize the text

• Restate the question

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Why is the 'Explain' step important in the RACE method?

• It summarizes the text

• It restates the question

• It proves that your evidence supports your answer

• It introduces new ideas

What is the final step in the RACE method?

• Explain

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite Evidence