Blue and Green RACES Classroom Writing Clings
$18.00
Blue and Green RACES Writing Strategy Anchor Chart | Whiteboard Response Clings
Give students a step-by-step blueprint for written responses. The Blue and Green RACES Classroom Writing Clings put restate, answer, cite, explain, and summarize on your whiteboard in fresh blue, teal, and green tones, with optional instructions and examples for every step.
At a glance
What it isA RACES writing strategy anchor chart for your whiteboard
What's in the setFive RACES letters, plus optional instruction clings and speech bubble examples
Best forUpper elementary, middle, and high school, in ELA and any subject with written responses
ShipsWithin two business days from Somerset, Kentucky
Static cling 101
New to static cling?
Static cling is a durable, flexible material that holds to whiteboards, glass, windows, and acrylic without any adhesive. Here's what teachers ask most:
Not a sticker
No glue or adhesive. It holds to smooth surfaces on its own.
Removable
Peels off in seconds and leaves no residue behind.
Reusable and durable
Designed and printed in-house by our family business on professional equipment with high-quality inks and materials. Made to reuse year after year.
Customizable
Many designs come in your choice of colors and fonts, and I take custom requests.
In the box
What's included
- Five RACES letter clings in Blue and Green colors, in square or round style, each with its action word: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. Each letter cling is 4.5".
- Optional instruction clings (+$18): five clings that spell out each step for students. Each is just over 8" wide and 3" to 4" tall.
- Optional speech bubble examples (+$10): five bubbles that model each step, starting with "Q: Why is reading important? A: Reading is important because..." Each is about 8" wide and 4" tall.
- Optional Binder Ready sheets (+$1) for storage between units.
The strategy
RACES, step by step
RRestate
Restate the question.
Turn the question into a statement.
AAnswer
Answer the question.
Answer all parts of the question in complete sentences.
CCite
Cite the evidence.
Use details and facts from the text to support your answer.
EExplain
Explain your answer.
Explain how the evidence supports your answer.
SSummarize
Summarize your ideas.
Restate the question and summarize your answer with a conclusion.
The teacher hack
Why teachers love it
- Turns writing into a checklist. Students can see what a complete response needs and check their own work.
- Perfect for modeling. Build a practice paragraph on the board together, one step at a time.
- Matches your classroom. Blue and Green colors and your choice of 34 fonts and three text colors.
- Ready the day it arrives. No designing, printing, laminating, cutting, or magnets.
In your classroom
How to use it
- Keep it up all year as your constructed-response anchor chart.
- Model a response together, writing each part of the answer next to its letter.
- Review it before state testing and short-answer assessments in any subject.
Peel, cling, teach
How it works
1
Clean. Start with a clean, dust-free whiteboard.
2
Peel and cling. Peel the cling off its backing and place it on your board. Reposition it anytime.
3
Store. Put it back on its backing paper or Binder Ready sheet until the next unit.
Ordering notes
Choose square or round letters, your font (34 options), and your text color (black, white, or a coordinating color). Then decide whether to add the instruction clings and the speech bubble examples. Want everything in one ready-to-ship set? See the Reimagines Ready RACES Classroom Writing Clings.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Will it stick to my whiteboard?
Yes. Static cling holds to whiteboards with no adhesive. For the best hold, make sure your board is clean and dust-free. Dust, dirt, and oil can keep a cling from sticking, and some greasy whiteboard cleaners leave a residue that does the same. If needed, clean your board with a mix of vinegar and water to break down the oil. If a cling loses its grip over time, rinse the back with water and apply it again.
Does it work on non-magnetic boards or glass?
Yes. Reimagines clings were originally designed for non-magnetic whiteboards. My mom didn't have a magnetic whiteboard when I started the business, and her classroom was my inspiration. Clings also hold to glass, windows, and acrylic.
Can I write on it with a dry-erase marker?
Please don't. Markers can remove the printed ink on a cling. Many of our designs are made so you can write underneath or next to them instead.
Will it leave residue on my board?
No. There's no adhesive, so nothing is left behind. Your board is just as clean when you remove the cling as it was when you applied it.
How do I store my clings?
Store your clings on the backing paper they ship on. Many products offer a Binder Ready option: your clings ship on 8.5x14" hole-punched backing sheets, ready to store in a legal-size three-ring binder.
Can I get a custom design or color match?
Yes. I design and print every product myself. Email elizabeth@reimagines.com with custom design requests or color matching.
Complete your board
Pairs well with
- Blue and Green ELA CER Framework Clings for argument writing with text evidence.
- Blue and Green Writing Process Pencil Clings for longer writing projects.
- Blue and Green CHAMPS Classroom Management Clings to set expectations for independent writing time.
Designed, printed, and packed in Somerset, Kentucky by a former teacher and mom of four. No printing, cutting, or laminating. Just peel, cling, and teach.
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Reviews
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Amazing
This product is amazing. This is my second order, and I am highly pleased with the quality of the product!!! Can't wait to use them in the fall with my class.