RACE Writing Strategy

The RACE writing strategy uses evidence-based writing which is a crucial strategy for our students.   It is simple to use.  It is very important that writing is being practiced in all content areas.  

RACE stands for:

R=Restate the Question

A=Answer the Question

C=Cite evidence (using transitions such as "for example," "in the article,.." "the author suggests that...")

E=Explain how your evidence supports your answer

Here is an example:

Please support evidenced based writing by incorporating RACE into your lessons.