Citing Evidence in Writing

The video tutorial covers the ACE response technique, focusing on how to answer questions by citing evidence from a text. It explains the importance of supporting answers with direct quotes and provides a detailed example using an owl adaptation passage. The tutorial guides students through the process of highlighting relevant text and using quotation marks to indicate direct quotes, ensuring their responses are well-supported and detailed.

What does the 'A' in ACE stand for?

• Analyze the text

• Answer the question

• Ask a question

• Annotate the text

Why is using the ACE technique beneficial?

• It helps you write longer essays

• It ensures your answers are well-supported with details

• It makes your handwriting better

• It helps you read faster

What is the main focus of the 'C' in ACE?

• Creating a summary

• Citing evidence

• Correcting grammar

• Comparing texts

What role does a 'detective' play in the context of citing evidence?

• Finding errors in the text

• Looking for proof in the text to support your answer

• Asking questions about the text

• Writing a mystery story

Which owl adaptation was highlighted as the most helpful in the example?

• Big eyes

• Large ear holes

• Soft feathers

• Sharp talons

What should you do when you find evidence in the text?

• Summarize it briefly

• Ignore it if it doesn't fit your answer

• Paraphrase it in your own words

• Copy it exactly and use quotation marks

Why is it important to use quotation marks when citing evidence?

• To show that it is a direct quote from the text

• To make your answer look longer

• To separate it from your own words

• To highlight important words

What should you do after highlighting or underlining parts of the text?

• Ignore the highlighted parts

• Write a summary of the text

• Copy the highlighted parts exactly as they are

• Discuss it with a partner

What is the final step after citing evidence?

• Explain how the evidence supports your answer

• Write a conclusion

• Rewrite the text

• Ask a new question

What is the task for students at the end of the lesson?

• Write a new article

• Read the article again and highlight supporting evidence

• Create a presentation

• Draw a picture of an owl