Paired Passages and Writing with the RACE Strategy Grades 4-5

These 10 paired passages with writing prompts are perfect for students to practice writing with the RACE writing strategy. This resource is perfect for test-prep, special education and progress monitoring, differentiating, and scaffolding for struggling writers. Passages range between reading levels of 4-5th grade, making them perfect for groups of students with a range of reading levels.Note: In this packet, the RACE strategy is modified to RACCE because students will cite BOTH passages!RACE is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationWhy use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed responses. This strategy is especially helpful for struggling writers and students with disab