Click for FREE posters and reminder bookmarks as well as lots of RACE strategy resources! Learn how to teach students the RACE writing strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain), which helps students write better constructed responses. Teachers can use the I Do, We Do, You Do method to teach this skill. The post also includes anchor charts and free RACE strategy posters. By using this strategy, students can write organized, thoughtful responses to constructed response questions.

There's no excuse not to blog - I am sitting at home on a snow day :) I was called with the cancellation yesterday just before 5:00...it was so nice to know early! I've been thinking about what I could share on this blog, and pondering what has really worked in my ELA classroom. I realized after my students took their first "Common Assessment" test created by the district that I could not just tell them to "write a complete short answer". I had to teach them how to do it by breaking down…

These free ELA downloads are some of my most popular. These downloads range from the RACE writing strategy to vocabulary in context, and much more. These freebies will get your students started with important ELA

Teaching 1st graders to tackle open-ended questions may sound ambitious, but it's doable and rewarding! The RACE writing strategy, a hit in my 5th-grade class, has worked wonders with my younger students too. Try it and watch their skills soar!

This RACE Wheel and Graphic Organizer are perfect for helping students write meaningful reading responses for literature and informational texts. This free resource is great for upper elementary classrooms.

Imagine giving your students a roadmap for writing – a clear path to express their thoughts more effectively. That’s precisely what these RACES activities do! Watch your students' writing skills soar with these quick and effective practice ideas for elementary writers.

A constructed response strategy like RACE or RACES is a great way to support your students when responding to reading. Since many state and provincial

Using the RACE strategy is an effective way to help students answer constructed response reading questions. Read tips for using this strategy in this post.