RACE Writing

What does "R" stand for in RACE?

• Really consider the evidence
• Restate the question
• Rethink your answer
• Revise your writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does "A" stand for in RACE?

• Answer the question
• Argue your point
• Ask a question
• Apply evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

• Cite evidence
• Change your thinking
• Create a response
• Convince the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the "E" stand for in RACE?

• Explain your evidence
• Explain your question
• Expect a response
• Engage the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?"

• Did you ever wonder how an author creates sympathy?
• The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...
• Sometimes authors create sympathy
• Sympathy is a feeling that authors can create

Tags

TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?

• The author states...
• This means...
• Because of this...
• In conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?

• This means...
• The author states...
• The author points out...
• In conclusion...

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is it important to use a writing strategy like RACE?

• To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point
• To follow procedures
• To avoid creative writing
• So that you don't have to do research

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.4