This 18 page powerpoint introduces the R.A.C.E. strategy (Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite Evidence and Expand). This lesson walks students through the steps in RACE using guided practice. At the end of the lesson, a question and text is provided to allow students to practice using R.A.C.E. on their own.

This powerpoint contains the following:

-Introduction

-Common Core Standards (you can edit it to fit your grade level)

-Discussion question

-Textual evidence defined

-Textual evidence in the real world

-When you may need to answer constructive response questions

-R.A.C.E. Strategy guided practice

-Reword Example

-Answer Example

-Citing Example

-Expand Example

-Student Practice with text and question

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