Relearning the ACE writing Strategy

What is the A of ACE and what is required for a correct response?

• Answer, key words and phrases from the prompt to establish a clear topic and line of reasoning

• Answer, your thoughts on a subject relating to the prompt without directly answering the question

• Anecdote, you beliefs and observations from your life that relate indirectly to the prompt

• Anecdote, key words and phrases from the prompt to establish a clear topic and line of reasoning

What types of information can be used in the C of ACE?

• Quotes from a text

• Information from a text

• Accurate information relating to your answer

What is the purpose of the E of ACE?

• Explain the connections between A and C while offering your thoughts

• Evaluate the connections between A and C while avoiding personal thoughts

• Explain the connections between A and C while avoiding person thoughts

• Evaluate the connections between A and C while offering your thoughts

Evaluate the prompt and possible response options in order to categorize the parts of a quality response.

Identify the A of ACE. Who was an important Muckraker?​ ​

• John Spargo was an important Muckraker who exposed coal mines for child labor.

• Mr. English is an important teacher at AHS who provides history, writing, and research lessons to students.

• Teddy Roosevelt was an important progressive president whose legislation helped the American people.

• Thomas Jefferson was an influential founding father whose ideals influenced our early democracy.

Evaluate the prompt and possible response options in order to categorize the parts of a quality response.

Identify the C of ACE. Who was an important Muckraker?​ ​

• He wrote the book “The Bitter Cry of Children” in which it explains the horrifying scene of child labor.

• His work helps prepare students for continued success in other areas of academic pursuit and life.

• His administration took on monopolies and protected workers rights which improved the lives of millions.

• He drafted the Declaration of Independence and contributed to the drafting of the Bill of Rights.

Evaluate the prompt and possible response options in order to categorize the parts of a quality response.

Identify the E of ACE. Who was an important Muckraker?​ ​

• Because of his book legislation and restrictions on child labor were put in place.

• Because of his use of the ACE and CRAVE strategies, his students are able to apply their learning to other courses and personal learning.

• The improvements to American lives through legislation helped to bring about the end of the American Gilded Age.

• His work and influence helped to create one of the longest standing constitutions in world history.