R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

What does "R" stand for in RACE?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does "A" stand for in RACE?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the "E" stand for in RACE?

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

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

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

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.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

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.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5