ACES STRATEGY

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What does ACES stand for?

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ACES stands for Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize.

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What is the purpose of the 'Cite' step in ACES?

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The 'Cite' step involves finding a quote from the text and copying it word for word using quotation marks or paraphrasing it.

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What is the purpose of the 'Explain' step in ACES?

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The 'Explain' step is where you add your own thoughts and explain your thinking to support the quotes you have chosen.

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What does the 'E' in ACES represent?

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The 'E' stands for 'Explain/Elaborate on your evidence'.

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What is a good sentence starter for citing evidence?

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A good sentence starter for citing evidence is 'The author states...'.

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How can you restate the question, 'How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?'?

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You can restate it as 'The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...'.

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What is the first step in the ACES strategy?

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The first step is 'Answer', where you directly respond to the question.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in your writing?

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Citing evidence strengthens your argument and shows that your claims are supported by the text.

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What is an example of a quote you might cite?

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An example of a quote could be: 'The author vividly describes the scene to evoke sympathy in the reader.'

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What does it mean to elaborate on your evidence?

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To elaborate means to provide more details and explanations about how your evidence supports your answer.