The RACE strategy for writing is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. This free download contains a short passage and short-response question to practice using the RACE Strategy.
R: Re-state the question
A: Answer all parts of the question
C: Cite the text to provide evidence
E: Explain your citation
Why use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed responses. This strategy is especially helpful for struggling writers and students with disabilities, but it can also be helpful scaffolding for all students. It teaches students to do what good writers do naturally—re-stating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing evidence and fully explaining.
This Download Contains:
♦ 1 passage with short response question to practice using the RACE Strategy
♦ Suggested answer and grading guide
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Writing with the RACE Strategy Grades 4-6
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Reading Comprehension and Writing with the RACE Strategy Grades 4-6
R: Re-state the question
A: Answer all parts of the question
C: Cite the text to provide evidence
E: Explain your citation
Why use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed responses. This strategy is especially helpful for struggling writers and students with disabilities, but it can also be helpful scaffolding for all students. It teaches students to do what good writers do naturally—re-stating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing evidence and fully explaining.
This Download Contains:
♦ 1 passage with short response question to practice using the RACE Strategy
♦ Suggested answer and grading guide
Like this product? Check out the full version here:
Writing with the RACE Strategy Grades 4-6
Need Texts with Comprehension Questions Too?
Reading Comprehension and Writing with the RACE Strategy Grades 4-6