A.C.E

A.C.E

Answer-Cite-Explain

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Table of contents

• A.C.E

• Answer the question

• Cite your evidence

• Explain the connection

ACE Method

Is simply a way for you to organize your writing

Answer

Your answer should include part of the question.

What is the author trying to say?

I think the author is trying to express...

Answer

Always include a part of the question in your answer

Answer

Make sure you completely answer the question

Cite textual evidence

Which part of the story lends itself to answering this particular question? In ELA, we always use the text to back up what we’re saying. 

Use the text

Use the text to show that you know what you’re talking about

Sometimes you need graphs or illustrations to prove your point

Recap

Answer the question completely Include part of the question in your answer Use the text to prove what you’re saying

Remember to

ACE

That question

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Explain what you’re thinking

You’ve restated the question and you’ve cited textual evidence, but there’s still one step left to go.

Explain

How did you get to this conclusion?

What can you infer?

Extend your response by explaining the connection