RACE Writing Strategy Graphic Organizer

November 1, 2024

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Give students a step-by-step structure for written responses

Use this organizer to help students restate a question, answer it, use text evidence, and explain their thinking.

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Support each step of the RACE writing strategy

Use the organizer during reading, discussion, writing practice, or a quick check for response structure.

Restate

Restate the question

Students begin by turning the question into the start of their response.

Answer

Answer clearly

Students write a direct answer that connects back to the question.

Connect

Use text evidence

Students add a detail from the article that supports their answer.

Explain

Explain the thinking

Students show how the evidence supports their answer and strengthens their response.

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RACE Writing Strategy Graphic Organizer

Graphic organizer preview

Give students a step-by-step structure for written responses

Use this organizer to help students restate a question, answer it, use text evidence, and explain their thinking.

Printable Classroom Uses

Support each step of the RACE writing strategy

Use the organizer during reading, discussion, writing practice, or a quick check for response structure.

Restate

Restate the question

Students begin by turning the question into the start of their response.

Answer

Answer clearly

Students write a direct answer that connects back to the question.

Connect

Use text evidence

Students add a detail from the article that supports their answer.

Explain

Explain the thinking

Students show how the evidence supports their answer and strengthens their response.

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RACE Writing Strategy Graphic Organizer

Give students a step-by-step structure for written responses

Support each step of the RACE writing strategy

Restate the question

Answer clearly

Use text evidence

Explain the thinking

RACE Writing Strategy Graphic Organizer

Give students a step-by-step structure for written responses

Support each step of the RACE writing strategy

Restate the question

Answer clearly

Use text evidence

Explain the thinking

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