R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy
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Objective
I can restate a question, answer it completely, cite evidence, and explain my reasoning using the R.A.C.E. method.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What does each letter in the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for in the R.A.C.E. writing strategy?
According to the video, what is the typical length of a paragraph written using the R.A.C.E. method?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following sentence: "The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing sweetly." Answer the question: "What is the weather like?" using the R.A.C.E. method. Read the following sentence: "The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town, its windows like dark eyes watching the world go by." Answer the question: "What does the house look like?" using the R.A.C.E. method. Read the following sentence: "The little girl skipped down the road, her red shoes flashing in the sunlight." Answer the question: "What is the girl doing?" using the R.A.C.E. method.”
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