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When reviewing race as a social or academic topic, scholars often analyze it as a hierarchical human-grouping system based on physical appearance and social factors rather than inherent biology. You cannot love America and avoid the topic of race

Depending on your context, "Race" can refer to a physical competition, a social construct, or a specific writing technique used in classrooms. 1. The RACE Writing Strategy

The RACE writing strategy (or RACES) is a highly effective structural tool for answering constructed-response reading questions. It breaks down the response into: estate the question: Turn the prompt into a statement. A nswer the question: Address all parts of the prompt.

“I implemented the RACES strategy with my students this year and it has made a HUGE difference... It is a really easy way to organize written responses.” Stress-Free Teaching 2. Social & Cultural Topic: Race

ite evidence: Use direct quotes or paraphrases from the text. E xplain: Connect the evidence back to your answer. S ummarize (Optional): Conclude your thoughts.