This ready-to-teach lesson is Part 1 of a two-part writing series designed to guide students through writing an extended constructed response (ECR) using the gradual release model — I Do, We Do, You Do. In this lesson, students will:Learn how to write a strong introduction paragraph by restating the question, adding context, and making a clear claim.Build Body Paragraph 1 using the RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain).Analyze a short original passage with a character who experiences ch