ACES Review

What is ACES?

• A testing template

• All Cats Eat Salmon

• A writing strategy used to organize a short response

What should always be included in the "A" section of your ACES response?

• Title of the text

• An answer to the question

• Author of the text

• 2 pieces of textual evidence

How many pieces of textual evidence is needed in the "C" section of ACES?

• 1

• 2

• 4

How should the "S" section of ACES always BEGIN?

• Restating the author of the text

• With an explanation of evidence

• With a concluding phrase

What are some possible options you can use for concluding phrases?

• Good morning

• Finally

• All in all

• In conclusion

What is needed when you transition from one part of ACES to the next?

• Assessing

• Transition phrase

• Layering

How can I begin my "C" section of ACES?

• The author states on page _,

• Example 1 on page _ states,

• She said,

• You can just go straight into the quote.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How many explanations should you have in the "E" section of ACES?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

What should I be sure to restate in the "S" section of ACES?

• The page numbers where my quotes are located

• The answer to the primary question

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why are transition phrases needed in ACES?

(I.E. The author states on page 4, The first piece of evidence shows, Finally, etc.)

• To look neat

• To keep the response organized

• To help readers better understand your response

• To ensure a well written response