Ace Strategy Review

When using the "ACES" strategy to write short responses, you should include the following:

• Restate the question

• Cite textual evidence using page numbers & author's last name

• Explain how your evidence supports the answer

• Conclude your response by connecting your answer to the significance by identifying a theme, author's purpose, or character development.

• "I" statements such as: "I think," "I feel," "I believe," "I know this because,"

What goes in the fourth blank box?

• Answer

• How else do you know?

• Huh? What does that mean?

• So, the answer is?

What goes in the first blank box?

• Q1

• Q2

• Answer

• Nothing

What goes in the fifth blank box?

• Answer

• How else do you know?

• Huh? What does that mean?

• So, the answer is?

When using the 'ACES' strategy to write short responses, you should include the following:

• Restate the question

• Cite textual evidence using page numbers & author's last name

• Explain how your evidence supports the answer

• Conclude your response by connecting your answer to the significance by identifying a theme, author's purpose, or character development.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'ACES' strategy?

• Restate the question

• Include personal opinions

• Cite textual evidence

• Explain your evidence

In the context of the 'ACES' strategy, what does the 'C' stand for?

• Conclude

• Cite

• Compare

• Connect

What is the primary purpose of the 'ACES' strategy in writing?

• To summarize a text

• To provide a structured response

• To list facts

• To write creatively

Which part of the 'ACES' strategy involves identifying a theme or author's purpose?

• Restate

• Cite

• Explain

• Conclude

How does the 'ACES' strategy help in writing?

• It provides a checklist for writing

• It ensures a detailed and supported response

• It limits the length of the response

• It focuses on grammar