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    The document provides a strategy called RACES for answering questions and supporting answers with evidence from texts. RACES stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence from the text to support the answer, Explain how the evidence relates to the answer, and Sum up the answer. It recommends citing evidence using phrases like "the text states" and explaining how the evidence shows, proves, or illustrates the answer. Finally, it offers some tips for using the strategy effectively on tests, like reading the question first and using tools for references, not games.

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    The document provides a strategy called RACES for answering questions and supporting answers with evidence from texts. RACES stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence from the text to support the answer, Explain how the evidence relates to the answer, and Sum up the answer. It recommends citing evidence using phrases like "the text states" and explaining how the evidence shows, proves, or illustrates the answer. Finally, it offers some tips for using the strategy effectively on tests, like reading the question first and using tools for references, not games.

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    RACECES

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    Akshita Bandari
    The document provides a strategy called RACES for answering questions and supporting answers with evidence from texts. RACES stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence from the text to support the answer, Explain how the evidence relates to the answer, and Sum up the answer. It recommends citing evidence using phrases like "the text states" and explaining how the evidence shows, proves, or illustrates the answer. Finally, it offers some tips for using the strategy effectively on tests, like reading the question first and using tools for references, not games.

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    The
    RACECES
    Strategy
    So … what do you
    know/remember?
    The RACES Strategy
    Restate the question or prompt
    Answer the question or prompt
    Cite evidence to support your answer *
    Explain the evidence. Relate it to your answer *
    Sum it all up!
    * Starred items are
    repeated, usually TWICE.
    Words that Cite Evidence
    * The text/article states …
    * According to the text/article …
    * In the text/article …
    * For example ...

    Just to name a few


    Words that EXPLAIN
    * This shows * This proves
    * This illustrates * This suggests

    Just to
    name
    a few
    Words that SUM IT UP*
    (or conclude)
    * Finally * In conclusion
    * Therefore * Overall * Lastly

    *Not required on
    Just to name a few the state test, but
    still a good habit.
    A Few PIECES of Helpful Advice
    → Use the tools for help, not to play or
    procrastinate.
    → Use Ctrl C/Ctrl V to copy and paste
    important lines/quotes.
    → Read the question first
    → Have it on your mind as you read.
    → Think: RACECE(S)!
    → Remember the rubric (which won’t be on the test)!

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