Using A.C.E.S.

Learn how to use
A.C.E.S.

In 4 simple steps

A.C.E.S.?

​A.C.E.S.

A.C.E.S.?

​A.C.E.S.?

A.C.E.S

Answer all parts of the question
in the form of a topic sentence

Multiple Choice

The A in ACES stands for

• ANSWER

• ADDING ON

• ANALOGY

• AFTER THE TOPIC SENTENCE

Multiple Choice

The A in ACES should be written in the form of a

• question

• evidence

• topic sentence

• explanation

​Cite an example or evidence from the text or research to support your answer

Multiple Choice

The C in ACES stands for

• cycle

• cited evidence

• counterclaim

• conclusion

Multiple Choice

Cited evidence in your response can come from......

• the text

• your research

• both of these

• none of the above

​Explain your evidence by showing how it supports your answer

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This evidence means _____________________________

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In other words _____________________________

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Furthermore _____________________________

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This is important because ____________________________

Multiple Choice

The E in ACES stands for

• EVIDENCE

• ENDING

• EXPLANATION

• EVALUATE

Multiple Choice

Explaining your evidence means that you

• reword your evidence

• show how it supports your answer

• restate your answer

• make sure to end your answer

​Summarize your ideas.

Summarize your ideas by rewording your topic sentence

S - How do I summarize my ideas?

● Refer back to the answer you gave in the first sentence.

● Use an appropriate transition.

● Wrap up the paragraph.

Sentence Starters……
In summary, ________________________________
To conclude, ________________________________
Overall, ________________________________
To summarize ________________________________

Multiple Choice

The S in ACES stands for

• summarize

• starter

• sentences

• specific

Multiple Select

Your summarizing sentence should

• start with a transition

• add new information

• restate your answer in different words

• cite your evidence

What is the theme of the story?

Friendship.

This is not a complete
answer!

​What we need to STOP doing:

One reason sea turtles are endangered is because humans hunt them. Specifically, people use their shells, meat, and skin.  In order to save them, people should not buy items made of turtle skin and not eat them. In the end,  saving the turtles can happen but requires people to be more aware of the danger to them. 

What is one reason that sea turtles are
endangered? How can they be saved?

​What we need to START doing:

​This IS a complete answer using A.C.E.S.

​On the next slide, you will click on and watch a video. You will need to follow along to mark up the example that is on your notes page.

Make sure you have colored pencils before you start the video!