ACES Strategy and Essay Final Exam Practice

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What does the 'A' stand for in the ACES Strategy?

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Answer

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What does the 'C' stand for in the ACES Strategy?

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Cite evidence from the text to support your claim.

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What does the 'E' stand for in the ACES Strategy?

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Explain

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What is the purpose of the ACES Strategy?

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To structure responses to prompts by including an answer, citation of evidence, explanation, and a summary.

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What is an example of the 'E' part of the ACES strategy?

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This quote shows that students need screen time to learn from educational tools like instructional videos and interactive quizzes. This screen time helps students understand content better.

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What is a transitional signal phrase?

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A phrase that indicates the writer is about to cite evidence, explain evidence, or conclude a paragraph.

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What does the signal phrase 'According to the article...' indicate?

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It indicates that evidence or information from the article will be cited.

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Why is it important to cite evidence in an ACES response?

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Citing evidence supports the claim made in the response and provides credibility.

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What is the first step in the ACES strategy?

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Answer the prompt directly.

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How can you ensure your ACES response is effective?

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By clearly answering the question, citing relevant evidence, explaining the evidence, and concluding your response.