RACE Informational Writing Practice

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectWriting Structure

Original Prompt

Create a worksheet for students to practice writing informational ECR. Divide the workshhet in parts so that each part practices a part of the RACE strategy for wiriting.

The RACE strategy is a structured method for organizing an informational text. It stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. Each step guides students in crafting comprehensive responses to prompts. In the Restate step, students rephrase the question into a statement to introduce their answer. The Answer step involves providing a clear answer to all parts of the prompt. Next, the Cite step requires students to support their answer with evidence from the text, like quoting or paraphrasing relevant information. Finally, the Explain step connects the evidence back to the main idea of the response, clarifying how the evidence supports their answer. This strategy promotes clarity and coherence in writing, enhancing students' ability to articulate their thoughts effectively.