Everything You Need to Ace English

What does "A" stand for in ACES?

• Answer the question

• Argue your point

• Ask a question

• Apply evidence

What does the "C" stand for in RACE?

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

What does the "E" stand for in RACE?

• 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

Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?

• The author states...
• This means...
• Because of this...
• In conclusion

Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?

• This means...
• The author states...
• The author points out...
• In conclusion...

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

• 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

A...?

• Accurately describes the prompt by creating synonyms
• Athletes foot is gross
• Accurately answers the question by drawing the right conclusions
• Accurately paraphrases the question

C...?

• Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions and provides appropriate context
• Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions
• Cat ate my homework
• Cites relevant evidence from the text to provide appropriate context

Why do we use the ACES strategy?

• To get a good grade.

• To find the answer.

• To help us read.

• To completely answer questions about a reading.