Answering with RACE

5th GradeELA30 min

aligned to Use Text Evidence To Support A Constructed Response

Learning Objective

I can use the RACE strategy to answer questions using evidence from the text.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

3 min

RACE Strategy for Response to Text

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The RACE strategy includes restate the question, answer the question, cite text evidence, and explain with examples.

  • When using the RACE strategy, the 'C' stands for citing text evidence to prove what you said is true.

  • The 'E' in the RACE strategy means to explain by giving a text-to-text connection or example.

Practice

10 min

4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain the RACE strategy in your own words, including what each letter stands for and what you should do for each step.

Teacher Guide

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