Flashcards RACES Writing Strategy: Step-by-Step Guide for Effective Responses | Quizlet

What does R stand for in RACES?

R stands for RESTATE.

What does it mean to RESTATE?

Restate the question in your own words.

What is an example of RESTATING?

Mia decides to leave because __________.

What does A stand for in RACES?

A stands for ANSWER.

What does it mean to ANSWER?

Clearly answer the question.

What should your answer be?

Your answer should be clear and complete.

What does C stand for in RACES?

C stands for CITE.

What does it mean to CITE?

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What can evidence be?

Evidence can be a quote, detail, fact, or example from the text.

What does E stand for in RACES?

E stands for EXPLAIN.

What does it mean to EXPLAIN?

Explain how your evidence proves your answer.

What should you ask yourself when explaining?

How does this evidence support my answer?

What does S stand for in RACES?

S stands for SUMMARIZE.

What does it mean to SUMMARIZE?

Sum up your response by reminding the reader of your main point.

What should you avoid when summarizing?

Don't simply repeat your first sentence.

How to introduce evidence?

Use transition phrases like 'The author states,' or 'According to the text.'

What should you remember when using quotes?

Don't drop a quote into your paragraph by itself.

What are transition words used for?

Transitions help your ideas connect.

What is an example of a transition for introducing evidence?

For example - for instance - according to the text.

What does a transition indicate?

A transition should tell your reader how the next idea connects to the idea before it.

What is the Big Idea of RACES?

R + A: What is my answer?

C: What does the text say?

E: Why does that evidence matter?

S: How do I wrap it up?