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Which subject | English |
What topic | RACE |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
Class size | 20 |
What curriculum | |
Include full script | |
Check previous homework | |
Ask some students to presents their homework | |
Add a physical break | |
Add group activities | |
Include homework | |
Show correct answers | |
Prepare slide templates | |
Number of slides | 5 |
Create fill-in cards for students | |
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
RACE: A Structured Approach to Writing
Any grade level (suitable for middle school and above)
English Language Arts
20 students
30 minutes
The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Writing, specifically focusing on writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts.
Students will complete a writing assignment using the RACE strategy at home, which the teacher will check without requiring presentations in front of the class.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Introduction to RACE | 5 | Briefly introduce the RACE strategy. Explain what each letter stands for and its purpose. |
2 | Guided Practice | 10 | Present an example question. Guide students through using the RACE strategy to construct a response as a class. |
3 | Individual Practice | 10 | Hand out a different prompt. Allow students to individually write their responses using the RACE strategy. |
4 | Peer Review | 3 | In pairs, have students exchange their written responses and provide constructive feedback based on the RACE criteria. |
5 | Wrap-up and Homework | 2 | Recap the RACE strategy and explain the homework assignment: write a response to a provided prompt using RACE. |
This lesson plan incorporates interactive and collaborative components while ensuring students understand and can apply the RACE writing strategy effectively.