ACECES Writing Method

The "A" in the ACECES method stands for:

• Answer

• Analyze

• Accept

• Avoid

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Each "C" in the ACECES method stands for:

• Cite Evidence

• Correct Evidence

• Correlate Evidence

• Concrete Evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Each "E" in the ACECES method stands for:

• Explain

• Evidence

• Evaluate

• Extra

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The "S" in the ACECES method stands for:

• Sight

• Summarize

• Synthesize

• Suggest

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence starter template works best for a strong explanation?

• This quote means... and it emphasizes (question term) because ...

• This quote shows ...

• I know this because...

• This quote means... and it shows ...

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many pieces of textual evidence should your constructed response have at MINIMUM?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

The following constructed response question has how many terms (parts)?

"Explain the two perspectives presented in this poem and how those perspectives help develop the theme."

• Two

• One

• Three

What are the different terms (parts) of this constructed response prompt?

"Explain the two different perspectives presented in this poem and how those perspectives help develop the theme."

• Explain & help

• different perspectives & theme

• Two perspectives

• help develop the theme

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.6

Grade the following CR:

"How does the author's choice to reveal the woman's blindness at the end help develop the theme?"

The author's choice to reveal the woman’s blindness helped to develop the overall theme of the story that fear of other’s perspectives of you shouldn’t drive your actions. In paragraph 2, the story states, “How much had she seen, Theodoric queried to himself; and in any case what on earth must she think of his present posture.” This quote shows that he was more concerned about the woman's opinion and thoughts of him rather than the immediate “issue” at hand. In paragraph 19, the story also states, “but being blind makes one so helpless at a railway station.” This quote shows that the woman was not concerned or looking at Theodoric because she is unable to see. In conclusion, just because something embarrassing is happening to you, doesn't mean that people are watching or concerned with you and the difficult task you’re facing.

• Half Credit: Level 2

• Full Credit: Level 4

• No Credit: Level 0

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which, if any, part(s) of this constructed response need(s) to be revised?

"How does the author's choice to reveal the woman's blindness at the end help develop the theme?"

The author's choice to reveal the woman’s blindness helped to develop the overall theme of the story that fear of other’s perspectives of you shouldn’t drive your actions. In paragraph 2, the story states, “How much had she seen, Theodoric queried to himself; and in any case what on earth must she think of his present posture.” This quote shows that he was more concerned about the woman's opinion and thoughts of him rather than the immediate “issue” at hand. In paragraph 19, the story also states, “but being blind makes one so helpless at a railway station.” This quote shows that the woman was not concerned or looking at Theodoric because she is unable to see. In conclusion, just because something embarrassing is happening to you, doesn't mean that people are watching or concerned with you and the difficult task you’re facing.

• The explanations aren't strong; they fail to connect the evidence to the answer

• The answer is wrong; the stated theme is incorrect.

• No changes are needed. This is a level 4

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1