Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with Structure

RACE Writing Strategy vs C.E.R.: Which Strategy Works Better? Ep. 25


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In this episode, I compare the RACE writing strategy and the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework to help you decide which approach works better for students. I explain why I moved away from RACE and now use CER across all subjects, including ELA, science, and social studies. You’ll see how CER simplifies constructed responses, strengthens student reasoning, and creates one consistent writing system for the entire school day. If you’re looking for a clearer, more effective way to teach evidence-based writing, this shift might be the game changer you need.

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Beyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with StructureBy Robin Mellom