RACE Writing Strategy Practice
This 3-page packet helps 6th graders practice the RACE writing strategy, focusing on constructing well-supported answers to reading comprehension questions. It includes guided practice and independent application.
“Can you create a scaffolding technique for me we just started using the RACE method and I want to cover a new letter each day”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet over 3-5 days, dedicating one day to each letter of the RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain).
- Discussion question: How does citing evidence strengthen your answer?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for each part of the RACE structure.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to use multiple pieces of evidence or to explain the connection between evidence and their answer more deeply.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes per day.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet over 3-5 days, dedicating one day to each letter of the RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain).
- Discussion question: How does citing evidence strengthen your answer?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for each part of the RACE structure.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to use multiple pieces of evidence or to explain the connection between evidence and their answer more deeply.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes per day.
RACE Writing Strategy Practice
This 3-page packet helps 6th graders practice the RACE writing strategy, focusing on constructing well-supported answers to reading comprehension questions. It includes guided practice and independent application.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free