EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 16 MIN
Stop Using RACE: The Better Writing Framework Students Actually Understand
from Teaching Middle School ELA
In today’s episode, Caitlin dives into why the RACE formula falls short for essay writing—and how the EBW Approach takes students from “answering questions” to thinking like real writers. You’ll learn how to recognize when your students are ready to level up, and what simple steps to take to help them move from summary to true analysis. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------👉YouTube Video on How to Grade an Essay Quickly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOpcjGPIRTw&t=2s👉Past Podcast Episodes: Episode 338: How to Feel More Confident Teaching Writing (Even If You Don’t Love It)https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2071023/episodes/17499844-episode-338-how-to-feel-more-confident-te...Episode 248: Stop Writing Sample Essays with Your Students; Do THIS Insteadhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2071023/episodes/13669702-episode-248-stop-writing-sample-essays-wi...Episode 238: Increase Students' Writing Scores in 30 Minutes or Lesshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2071023/episodes/13132908-episode-238-increase-students-writing-sco...👉Grab your free download for the Case of the Missing Pearls: ebteacher.com/pearls
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In today’s episode, Caitlin dives into why the RACE formula falls short for essay writing—and how the EBW Approach takes students from “answering questions” to thinking like real writers. You’ll learn how to recognize when your students are ready to level up, and what simple steps to take to help them move from summary to true analysis. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉YouTube Video on How to Grade an Essay Quickly: https://www.youtube.com/wat...
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