Help your students master short constructed responses with these student-friendly desk reminders featuring the three most common writing strategies: APE (Answer, Prove, Explain), ACE (Answer, Cite, Explain), and RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain).

These quick-reference cards keep expectations clear and support students as they practice writing text-based responses in ELA and across content areas. Perfect for everyday writing, STAAR prep, and standardized testing practice!

✅ What’s Included

• 3 versions: ACE, APE, and RACE desk labels
• Clear sentence stems to guide student writing (e.g., “According to the text…”, “The evidence supports my claim because…”)
• Directions for printing, laminating, and placing on student desks for durability and long-term use
• Digital link for access and classroom display
  

How to Use

1. Print the style of writing reminder you want (ACE, APE, or RACE).
2. Laminate for durability (optional but recommended).
3. Place in the top corner of student desks as a built-in writing reference tool.
4. Encourage students to use the reminders during bell ringers, reading responses, essays, and test prep.
   

Why Teachers Love This

• Saves time reteaching expectations.
• Keeps students accountable for using evidence in their writing.
• Works for all ability levels—especially helpful for SPED, ELL, and struggling writers.
• Flexible enough to use in ELA, History, and Science.
  

File Type

• PDF (ready to print)
• Digital link included for online learners
  

✨ Terms of Use

For single-classroom use only. To share with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses.