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Writing the RACES Way - Reading, Writing, Citing Text Evidence, and Summarizing!
Completed by 119 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(829 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
40 min
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. We provide optional after-class practice with answers. Students do not need to send this back to us. We provide the answers so parents can work with their student and evaluate their progress.Grading
We are happy to provide our anecdotal class notes regarding your student.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Do you have a reluctant writer? Jumpstart your child's writing with the RACES strategy, a proven method that enhances writing skills and critical thinking. Want to give the class a try? Use code LEARNIPFJG3 for $3off Teaching students how to RESTATE THE QUESTION, PROVIDE THOROUGH ANSWERS, CITE TEXT EVIDENCE EXPLAIN THEIR REASONING, AND SUMMARIZE KEY POINTS, not only boosts writing confidence but also provides them a framework for more advanced writing. If your child is not familiar with this writing process, we would suggest our 5-week RACE Writing Strategy Course first. This course teaches each step of the process over 5 weeks whereas this class is geared to provide additional ongoing practice and may move a little too quickly for students who have not had exposure to the process. Here’s why teaching the RACES Writing Strategy is essential: BUILDS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: The RACE strategy encourages students to explain their reasoning and back up their answers with evidence, fostering critical thinking. PREPARES STUDENTS FOR STANDARDIZED TESTS: By learning to write well-structured responses, students are better equipped for essay questions and standardized test requirements. USED ACROSS ALL SUBJECTS: The RACE strategy applies to any subject area and supports a variety of writing tasks, from short responses and paragraphs to longer essays. When students enroll in the class they will receive a RACES worksheet that they will use each week. Each class begins with "chatting with the students", we like to get to know our students. Then we dive right into the lesson. In each class, we will read an engaging fiction or non-fiction story. Afterward, we work together to construct our responses using the RACES writing formula. We complete each step before moving on to the next until we have our complete response or paragraph. We believe "PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS", therefore after each class, students will receive an optional practice. We do not grade these but provide the answer for you to work on with your child. We also believe in parent communication. It is important for us to share our observations and suggestions and we encourage you to contact us as well. WE ARE YOUR LEARNING PARTNERS! If your student is not familiar with the RACE strategy, we suggest our RACE course first. This class spends more time breaking down each aspect of the RACE formula. One addition in this class, we add one additional step - the "S" of RACES which is summarizing. We look forward to seeing your child in our classroom soon. Common Core State Standards R.L 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 - Cite evidence to support an analysis of the text CCSS R.I. 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. In the book, Pathways to the Common Core, Calkins et al., (2012) state that, “The ability to convey knowledge is becoming just as important as knowledge itself” Happy Learning!
Learning Goals
Students will -
Learn the STEPS OF THE RACES STRATEGY so they can organize their writing.
Learn to ANSWER QUESTIONS clearly and concisely.
Learn to CITE TEXT EVIDENCE.
Learn to SUMMARIZE
Build WRITING CONFIDENCEOther Details
Pre-Requisites
There are no specific prerequisites. However, students may benefit from our "RACE" Course first and use this class as continued practice.
Supply List
A RACES formula worksheet is provided when you enroll in the class. If it is not available for class, all the student needs is a pencil and a piece of paper.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
9 teachers have teaching certificates
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Ohio Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
5 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Education from University of Louisville
Master's Degree in Education from Ashland University
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
12 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Walsh University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree from Sienna Heights University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washtenaw Community College
For more detailed information about our teachers, please visit our Achieve Learning Partners profile page!
Paige Howell:
Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of Kentucky
Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Louisville
TESOL Certified Teacher
30+ Years Teaching Experience
Courtney Betty:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Arizona Global Campus
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Allie Lippe-Mackey:
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Literacy
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Science
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Amy Alston:
Associate's Degree in Childhood Development from Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Sienna Heights University
23+ Years Teaching Experience
Ashley Harper:
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Walsh University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Middle School Mathematics, Language Arts, and K-12 Reading
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Atadre’ Hutton:
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Prairie View A&M University
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech
6+ Years Teaching Experience (Mathematics & Special Education)
Dena Newman:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Buffalo State
TESOL Certified Teacher
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Erika Marrie:
Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Bachelor's Degree in General Arts from University of Ottawa, Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University, St. Catharines Canada
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Special Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Structured Literacy
19+ Years Teaching Experience
Jackie Krulia:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with Mathematics Endorsement from University of Georgia
Master’s Degree in Education from American College of Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jennifer Hartley:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Reading: Language & Literacy
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Trained in Orton-Gillingham
20+ Years Teaching Experience
Kristen Long:
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
ESOL Endorsed
8+ Years Teaching Experience
Melanie Quinn:
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with Endorsement in Reading & English as a Second Language from American College of Education
Rhonda Savage:
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Dyslexia Endorsed, LETRS-Trained, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor
20+ Years Teaching Experience
Sheila Weems:
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Capella University
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary EducationReviews
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