The RACE Strategy for Answering Questions
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Objective
I can apply the RACE strategy to effectively answer questions by providing evidence and explanations.
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Practice
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Explain what the RACE strategy stands for and describe the purpose of each component.
Using the RACE strategy, restate and answer the following question: "What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?"
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Using the RACE strategy, respond to the question: "How does the setting influence the main character's decisions in 'The Great Gatsby'?" Ensure your response includes restating the question, answering it, citing evidence, and explaining your reasoning. Apply the RACE strategy to answer the question: "What role does friendship play in the story 'Of Mice and Men'?" Your response should restate the question, provide an answer, cite evidence from the text, and explain your thinking.”
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