
Using A.C.E.S.
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English
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7th Grade
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Laurie Exeter
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Learn how to use
A.C.E.S.
In 4 simple steps
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A.C.E.S.?
A.C.E.S.
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A.C.E.S.?
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A.C.E.S
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Answer all parts of the question
in the form of a topic sentence
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Multiple Choice
The A in ACES stands for
ANSWER
ADDING ON
ANALOGY
AFTER THE TOPIC SENTENCE
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Multiple Choice
The A in ACES should be written in the form of a
question
evidence
topic sentence
explanation
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Cite an example or evidence from the text or research to support your answer
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Multiple Choice
The C in ACES stands for
cycle
cited evidence
counterclaim
conclusion
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Multiple Choice
Cited evidence in your response can come from......
the text
your research
both of these
none of the above
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Explain your evidence by showing how it supports your answer
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This evidence means _____________________________
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In other words _____________________________
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Furthermore _____________________________
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This is important because ____________________________
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Multiple Choice
The E in ACES stands for
EVIDENCE
ENDING
EXPLANATION
EVALUATE
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Multiple Choice
Explaining your evidence means that you
reword your evidence
show how it supports your answer
restate your answer
make sure to end your answer
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Summarize your ideas.
Summarize your ideas by rewording your topic sentence
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S - How do I summarize my ideas?
● Refer back to the answer you gave in the first sentence.
● Use an appropriate transition.
● Wrap up the paragraph.
Sentence Starters……
In summary, ________________________________
To conclude, ________________________________
Overall, ________________________________
To summarize ________________________________
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Multiple Choice
The S in ACES stands for
summarize
starter
sentences
specific
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Multiple Select
Your summarizing sentence should
start with a transition
add new information
restate your answer in different words
cite your evidence
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What is the theme of the story?
Friendship.
This is not a complete
answer!
What we need to STOP doing:
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One reason sea turtles are endangered is because humans hunt them. Specifically, people use their shells, meat, and skin. In order to save them, people should not buy items made of turtle skin and not eat them. In the end, saving the turtles can happen but requires people to be more aware of the danger to them.
What is one reason that sea turtles are
endangered? How can they be saved?
What we need to START doing:
This IS a complete answer using A.C.E.S.
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On the next slide, you will click on and watch a video. You will need to follow along to mark up the example that is on your notes page.
Make sure you have colored pencils before you start the video!
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Learn how to use
A.C.E.S.
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