Flashcard- ACE Writing Strategy

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What does "A" stand for in ACE?

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Answer the question

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What does the "C" stand for in ACE?

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Cite evidence

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What does the "E" stand for in ACE?

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Explain your evidence

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How does the author create a feeling of happiness?

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The author of this text creates a feeling of happiness by...

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Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence? Options: The author states..., This means..., Because of this..., In conclusion

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The author states...

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Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence? Options: This means..., The author states..., The author points out..., In conclusion...

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This means...

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Why is it important to use a writing strategy like ACE?

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To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point

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A...?

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Accurately answers the question in the prompt

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C...?

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Cites relevant evidence from the text like referencing specific facts, data, quotations, or other sources of information that support your response

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Why do we use the ACE strategy?

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To completely answer questions about a reading.