RACE
What does the "R" in the RACE writing strategy stand for?
RESTATE
Which word means to find similarities and differences between two things?
What is NOT a step in the RACE strategy?
predict
When comparing two characters, which question would help you find differences?
How are they different?
In the RACE strategy, what does the "A" stand for?
Answer
What is a signal word for comparing?
Similarly
Which step in the RACE strategy asks you to restate the question in your answer?
Restate
If you are asked to use the RACE strategy to answer a question, what is the first thing you should do?
Restate the question
Which part of the RACE strategy requires you to use evidence from the text?
Cite
What is commonly used to show contrast?
But
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the "Explain" step in RACE?
To provide details about your answer
When comparing two settings in a story, what should you focus on?
The time and place
What is the final step in the RACE strategy?
Explain
Identify similarities and difference
When using the RACE strategy, what should you do after citing evidence?
Explain how the evidence supports your answer
What is a good way to organize a compare and contrast essay?
List all similarities first, then all differences
What does it mean to "cite evidence" in your writing?
To give examples from the text
Which graphic organizer would help you compare and contrast two topics?
Venn diagram
When using the RACE strategy, why is it important to explain your answer?
To show how your evidence supports your answer
You are given two stories to compare and contrast. What is the best way to use the RACE strategy to answer a question about their themes?
Restate the question, answer with your opinion, cite evidence from both stories, and explain how the evidence shows the theme