1. What do you need to make a cookie?
Intro
What do you need to make a cookie?
Write the answer on a blank sheet of loose leaf paper.

2. Clear Writing is Powerful Writing.
RACE-ING!!!
Clear Writing is Powerful Writing.

3. RACE-ing is…
A structured writing format that helps you construct logical paragraphs with textual evidence to support your answers.
RACE gives your writing organization and allows others to understand you easily.

4. Here’s a RACE from a student at 426:
My dream vacation would be to go to Tuscany, Italy and never return for three reasons. First, Tuscany is a very beautiful place. For example, in some parts the hills go on for miles and miles. Second, they have a lot of my favorite foods. Italy is the home of a lot of pastas and Italian salads. Third, it is a place of romance. Furthermore, for years Italy has been portrayed as one of the most romantic places in the world next to Paris. In conclusion, I would love to take a vacation to Italy and remain there for its history, food and beautiful scenery.
 by Jade Thompson

5. What are RACE paragraphs?
RACE paragraphs are made out of six sentences. They use five kinds of sentences to build a strong, detailed argument about a topic. Fill in the notes and examples below to learn how to create your own RACE paragraphs.

6. The 5 Kinds of RACE Sentences
R: This is a topic sentence that explains your opinion or main idea - you need to RESTATE the question!!!
A: This is a reason that supports and ANSWERS the first or second bullet in a BCR.
C: This is an example that CITES/supports you’re A (answer).
E: This is the sentence where you EXPLAIN your example!
FINAL - This is a concluding sentence that summarizes your paragraph.

7. These sentences should be combined in the following order:
R A C/E A C/E Final
Answers the 1st bullet point
Answers the
2nd bullet

8. Here is a sample paragraph
Here is a sample paragraph. Label the sentences according to the descriptions above.
R: The movie Coach Carter teaches many excellent life lessons.
A: First, Coach Carter teaches his players that academics are more important than sports.
C/E: For example, he locks the gym when their grades are low even though they have a state championship coming up soon.
A: Second, he teaches his players to respect themselves and one another.
C/E For instance, he calls them each “sir” and forbids the n-word.
FINAL: In conclusion, the movie Coach Carter teaches many excellent lessons about respect, hard work and academics.

9. Partner Practice: Work with your group to put the sentences in each envelope in order. When you think you have the correct order, raise your hand. Record the order below.
American Government is one of the most important subjects you will study in high school for three reasons.
First, American Government helps you understand how the government works.
For example, it helps you improve your knowledge on how a representative democracy works.
Second, American Government teaches you how to read and analyze historical documents.
For instance, it teaches you what the Constitution means and how to interpret it.
Finally, American Government teaches you skills you will use in your real life.
For example, American Government helps you become an active citizen.
In conclusion, American Government is the most important subject you will study in high school because knowing about your government is really important for daily life.

10. Class Practice: Work with a partner to brainstorm a reason and example to support the following R. We will fill in the following information as a class.
R: At times, school can be really boring for three reasons.

11. On Your Own Why someone should see a certain movie
Compose a RACE paragraph about one of the following topics. Write it on the RACE paragraph template and label each type of sentence as R, A, C, E or Final. This RACE paragraph is due as your exit slip for class today.
Why someone should see a certain movie
Why cell phones should or should not be allowed in class