Use the ACE writing strategy to help your students write better answers to text-dependent questions. This ACE Strategy teaching guide makes learning the 3-step strategy fun, engaging, and simple for all learners.

A spin off of the RACE Writing Strategy, ACE is simple and helpful in teaching students to cite text evidence in their written answers.

ACE helps writers by giving them a simple acronym to help remember 3 steps to writing AMAZING open-ended responses to any kind of reading passage you throw their way...in ANY class!

⭐ Get 18 ACE Practice worksheets here! ⭐

WHAT IS A.C.E.?

• A - Answer all parts of the question
• C - Cite text evidence
• E - Explain and Edit

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 16 in-depth teaching slides
• 14 slides to teach the skill + 1 practice activity (interactive!)
• Animated GIFs for higher student engagement (my students LOVE these!)
• Teacher directions and best-use tips

FORMAT OPTIONS:

• Google Slides
• PowerPoint (From the Slides, go to FILE > DOWNLOAD > POWERPOINT)

PERFECT FOR:

• State test prep
• Whole-class lessons
• Intervention for struggling learners
• Upper elementary or middle grades

My 5th graders have become expert READING response WRITERS because of this strategy!

BEST WHEN USED WITH:

• ACE Worksheets BUNDLE - 18 practices
• ACE Practice Set - All About Animals!
• ACE Practice Set - All About Space!
• ACE Practice Set - Black History Heroes
• ACE DIGITAL Practice Bundle

HOW TO USE:

• Once purchased, you can make a copy of this Google Slides deck directly to your Google Drive.
• Directions for teachers and best-use tips are ON the slides once purchased.

Enjoy!

~The Language of Learning~

Search Terms:

ACE strategy, A.C.E., Text Evidence, RACE Writing Strategy