RACE- for answering text based questions

RACE- for answering text based questions

R

Restate the question. Use the Turn the question into the

words of the question to start beginning of a definite

your answer.

statement, and then...

A

Answer the question directly.

...specifically answer the

Address all parts of the question. question.

C

Cite evidence from the text. Use Use relevant details from the text

specific examples or quotes to to support your answer. Use key

prove your point.

transitional words such as "for

example" to introduce your

details

E

Explain the evidence you used. Prove reasoning as to why this

Why is this so important?

"proof" makes your answer

correct. You may use words like

"clearly" or "therefore" as

transition words.

EXAMPLE: Why does Simba decide to return to Pride Rock? (Yes, it's a Lion King example.)

R

Restate the question to begin your answer

Simba decided to come back to Pride Rock because...

A

Answer the question directly.

...he needed to defend his homeland from his evil Uncle Scar.

C

Cite evidence. Use specific examples of quotes to

For example, his mom and his

prove your point.

old friend Nala told him about

the poor conditions at home

like the lack of food and Scar's

poor treatment of Zazu.

E

Explain the evidence you used. Why does this

evidence make your answer correct?

Clearly without Simba's interference, Pride Rock and its inhabitants would continue to suffer due to Scar's bad leadership. Simba felt it was his duty to make things right, and the only way to do that was to return and defeat Scar.

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