RACE Writing Strategy

Demo Pack

By Julie Faulkner
 Teacher’s Guide
Basic Writing Formula: RACE Mnemonic Strategy Posters & DEMO {FREEBIE}

By Julie Faulkner, created 2012 -updated 2019

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About this resource: This strategy has been tried and tested and tweaked inside my own classroom
for a few years now. This self-regulated strategy and mnemonic device would be great for short
answer, constructed response, and paragraph writing. Once students have been familiarized with this
process, it can even be adapted into a full essay.

Contents:
• Graphic organizer: This can be used with any paragraph that you will require students to write. It
can also be easily expanded to a full essay.
• Sample annotated paragraph
• Classroom Posters: Hang in your room or print a copy of each student’s notebook.

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Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas,
concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and
analysis of content.

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Race Graphic Organizer

-hook
Reword

-introduce title/author (if applicable)

-topic

Answer

Evidence and Explanation #1)

Cite &
Clarify

Evidence and Explanation #2)

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I have taught English and journalism for over a decade. I have experience at the middle school, high
school, and college level. Rural and suburban. Regular, honors, and inclusion. I also teach Prek-k in
Children's Church and have taught K-2 in Awanas. I have worked as a CCSS ELA training specialist. I
have a M.A. in English and an Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership. I’ve been a Common Core Coach for
the state of TN, and have presented at numerous conferences, workshops, and trainings on various
best teaching practices. Additionally, I have several articles published in national teaching journals.
To me, my job is about teaching students to see, make, and appreciate real-world connections. The
world around them is full of opportunity, and I want them to notice that and seize it. I want them
not to just swallow information, but rather truly dissect and digest it to make informed decisions
and choices. My teaching style is engaging, student-centered, collaborative, hands-on, critical-
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