I use this anchor chart to explain the steps of writing a research essay and backing it up with evidence from multiple sources for EL students, but it can be used with all students! Available in color and black-and-white! It follows the RACES strategy wording (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum it up) for answering questions. I also use the Mini-Charts as reminders in Interactive ELA notebooks. If you like this, check out my Research Writing Anchor Chart, Checklist, Interactive Notebook Mini-Ch