R.A.C.E.S.
Writing PD
RACES is a text-based writing format that is easily adaptable and can be scaffolded for ALL levels of writers, bot ELL and non-ELL alike. RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum up (and Segue, when necessary).
It can be used for extended response questions (RACES), essays (multiple RACES paragraphs), and even short-answer questions (RA). I also have a PD video explaining how you can use RACES in your classrooms.
*The colors in the responses correspond to each part of RACES, making it easy for students to see what each piece looks like in a paragraph.
Teaching RACES in your classroom.MOVTeaching RACES in your classroom: tutorial video
Here I show many ways to scaffold and differentiate the process.
Copy of Basic RACES with fill in the blanks.docxThis link also has a sentence frame on the second page.
Copy of RACES Checklist.docxThis checklist is quick and easy to use. It makes grading a snap!
Florida Keys coral decline article.docx6th Science Text
Story Source:
Materials provided by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Note: Content may be edited for style and length.Journal Reference:John P. Rippe, Justin H. Baumann, Daphne N. De Leener, Hannah E. Aichelman, Eric B. Friedlander, Sarah W. Davies, Karl D. Castillo. Corals sustain growth but not skeletal density across the Florida Keys Reef Tract despite ongoing warming. Global Change Biology, 2018; DOI: 10.1111/gcb.14422Copy of Races Prompt - Florida Keys coral 6 science.docx6th Science Prompt
Copy of RACES FAQ Science 6th Coral.docx6th Science FAQ
Copy of RACES color-coded 6th science coral.docx6th Science Color-Coded Response
Copy of RACES FAQ Culinary.docxCulinary FAQ
YES! It even works with electives!
Copy of RACES color-coded screen Culinary.docxCulinary Color-Coded Response
Copy of The Lionfish Invasion RACES.docxThe Lion Fish Invasion
Here is an entire lesson that you can try with your students!
Source: https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/programs/ocean-watch/lionfish-invasion
Copy of RACES prompt US History DTWT.docxU.S. History Prompt
Copy of RACES FAQ US History DTWT.docxU.S. History FAQ
Copy of RACES color for screen-colonization DTWT.docxU.S. History Color-Coded Response
Copy of RACES prompt 6th SS Athens Sparta.docx6th Social Studies Prompt
Copy of RACES Color-coded Athens Sparta screen.docx 6th Social Studies Color-Coded Response
Copy of RACES FAQ Math.docxMath (YES, Math!) FAQ & Prompt (problem)
Copy of RACES Color-coded Math problem.docxColor-Coded Math Response
Copy of Basic RACES with fill in the blanks MATH.docx