Olympics RACES Strategy Text Analysis
Grade 5 English Language Arts 60-minute lesson Analyzing informational text using RACES strategy
What Do You Know About the Olympics?
Ancient games began in Greece Modern Olympics started in 1896 Summer and Winter Games Athletes from around the world compete Sports include swimming, gymnastics, track and field
Informational Text Features
Headings organize information Captions explain pictures and diagrams Bold text highlights important terms Charts and graphs show data Table of contents guides readers
The RACES Strategy
R - Restate the question A - Answer the question C - Cite evidence from the text E - Explain how evidence supports your answer S - Summarize with a concluding sentence
RACES in Action: Olympics Example
Question: Why are the Olympics important worldwide? R: The Olympics are important worldwide because... A: They bring countries together in peaceful competition C: The text states 'athletes from 200+ nations participate' E: This shows global unity through sports S: Therefore, the Olympics promote international friendship
Guided Practice: Let's Try Together
{"left":"Read the Olympics passage carefully\nIdentify text features that help you understand\nHighlight important information","right":"Find evidence to support your answers\nUse the RACES graphic organizer\nWork with your partner to discuss ideas"}
Independent Practice: Your Turn!
Choose your question about the Olympics passage Use your RACES graphic organizer Write a complete paragraph response Remember to cite specific evidence Check each RACES step before finishing Underline or highlight your text evidence
Sharing and Reflection
Share your RACES response with the class What did you learn about the Olympics? Which RACES step was most helpful? How do text features help you find evidence? What questions do you still have?