English Language Arts3-5
RACE Strategy Practice for 3rd Grade
By Mary B.
This 1-page packet guides 3rd graders in using the RACE strategy to construct text-dependent responses to reading passages. It helps students practice citing evidence and organizing their thoughts in writing.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a follow-up to a lesson on the RACE strategy, or as an introduction.
- Discussion question: Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for each part of the RACE strategy.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students evaluate the strength of evidence used in sample responses.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
English Language Arts3-5
RACE Strategy Practice for 3rd Grade
By Mary B.
This 1-page packet guides 3rd graders in using the RACE strategy to construct text-dependent responses to reading passages. It helps students practice citing evidence and organizing their thoughts in writing.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a follow-up to a lesson on the RACE strategy, or as an introduction.
- Discussion question: Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for each part of the RACE strategy.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students evaluate the strength of evidence used in sample responses.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.