Quiz- ACE Writing Strategy

How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"

• So he would get on the A honor roll.

• Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...

• He was motivated to get a good grade because...

• Michael was motivated...

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

• To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
• To prove your answer is correct
• All of the above

What does "A" stand for in ACE?

• Answer the question

• Argue your point

• Ask a question

• Apply evidence

Why is it important to use a writing strategy like ACE?

• To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point

• To follow procedures

• To avoid creative writing

• So that you don't have to do research

The text states...

This is an example of a phrase that would begin which letter?

• S

• A

• C

• E

Explaining your answer means ....

• Adding your thoughts to what the answer means
• Adding your thoughts about the text
• Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough

What does the "C" stand for in ACE?

• Cite evidence
• Change your thinking
• Create a response
• Convince the reader

What do you need around a quote?

• parantheses
• commas
• quotation marks
• nothing

What does the "E" stand for in ACE?

• Explain your evidence
• Explain your question
• Expect a response
• Engage the reader

How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of happiness?"

• Did you ever wonder how an author creates happiness?

• The author of this text creates a feeling of happiness by...

• Sometimes authors create happiness

• Happiness is a feeling that authors can create