R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can restate a question, answer it completely, cite evidence, and explain my reasoning using the R.A.C.E. method.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following sentence: "The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing sweetly." Answer the question: "What is the weather like?" using the R.A.C.E. method. Read the following sentence: "The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town, its windows like dark eyes watching the world go by." Answer the question: "What does the house look like?" using the R.A.C.E. method. Read the following sentence: "The little girl skipped down the road, her red shoes flashing in the sunlight." Answer the question: "What is the girl doing?" using the R.A.C.E. method.”

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