Description
RACES Writing Strategy Practice – Citing Text Evidence & Constructed Responses: Help your students write strong, complete constructed responses with confidence using this RACES Writing Strategy Practice Packet. Designed to support upper elementary writers, this resource provides clear instruction, guided practice, and meaningful writing activities that teach students how to respond thoughtfully to nonfiction texts. Perfect for STAAR and other standardized test prep.
The RACES strategy is invaluable for teaching students how to construct extended written responses. It stands for (R) restate, (A) answer, (C) cite evidence, (E) explain, and (S) summarize.
INCLUDED:
- Print & Digital Options (ideal for online testing practice)
- Color & Black-and-White Versions for easy printing
- RACES Strategy Posters for classroom display
- RACES Student Bookmarks for daily reference
- RACES Graphic Organizer to guide structured responses
- Extra Writing Paper for extended practice
WRITING PRACTICE:
- 10 High-Interest Nonfiction Articles (150–200 words each)
- Extended Response Prompts designed for RACES writing
- Two Response Page Options:
- Option 1: Article with lined response space + RACES checklist
- Option 2: Article with RACES graphic organizer
- Sample Answer Keys included for easy grading and modeling
THIS SET IS PERFECT FOR:
- classroom literacy writing groups
- morning writing warm-ups
- test preparation material
- homework writing assignments
- paragraph writing practice
- extensions for GT, or accelerated learners
- substitute activities
- and much more!
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scott S. –
This product was great! My student were very engaged during the entire activity.
Kelly C. –
My students enjoyed this resource. I love how it reinforced the RACE strategy. I used this as partner work. It was engaging and the students did well with this. It was a good way to enforce the lesson.
Jenni Yingling –
Wonderful resource!! Easy to use and implement!! Thank you!!
Misty W. –
What a Great resource to help my students practice the skills that are taught.
Kerry G. –
We are using RACE building-wide, and this has been a valuable tool for my kids, who struggle with writing and learning in general.
Creating on the Beach –
My students think that this very helpful to make their writing better.
Anne Geck –
This is a great resource for practicing RACES writing with students.
Donna Bruggeman –
Absolutely love this resource! Students have loved it as well! Easy to explain and use! Thanks
Diana G. –
Excellent resource. Help me really guide my student to RACE stragegy.
Heidi H. –
I didn’t know what the RACES strategy was but this is such a great resource for my kids! I love it!!
Ashley D. –
This is a wonderful product for my students with special needs. They thoroughly enjoyed using it and it kept them engaged! Thank you for the awesome material!
Mallory P. –
My students use this resource for supplement work. They enjoy these activities. I sometimes use them for morning work as well.
Black Bunny Classroom –
This was great. My students were very engaged. Thanks!
lorena arteaga –
Great passages that students can use to practice their written response.
Esther’s Books World –
This has been a very helpful resource for my students understanding of this concept. Thanks for creating and sharing!
Raeanna Orozco –
I loved this resource! It made teaching so much easier and simplified. It helped my students understand.
Sue F. –
This is a nice way to teach RACE. I love the 2 different styles to chose from.
Hayley H. –
My students were really engaged with this resource. They loved it.
April Goolsby –
My students love this resource. It is such great practice!
Casey H. –
Used as a review with my students before STAAR. Students found it engaging.