Citing Text Evidence
What key words tell you that you need to use ACE format?
"Cite using text evidence"
What is the definition of main idea?
What happens in the story in one sentence
What is the definition of theme?
The lesson that the authors wants the readers to learn in one sentence
What is the first step of a summary?
"Someone" or describing the main character and setting
What is the definition of disabuse?
to free or correct someone from a mistaken or misguided notion
What are the words that always start an ACE format answer?
In "the title of the story,"
Should main idea use characters' names?
Yes
A student forgets that she has a test so she cheats off of someone sitting next to her. She gets caught and gets a 0 for the test. What is the theme of the story?
Your honest best is a better outcome than cheating.
What is the second step of a summary?
"Wants" or what the main character wants at the beginning of the story
What is the definition of utopia?
an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
What is the third step of the ACE format and what should you include in that step?
Answer the question by restating the question and then giving a short answer
Give an example of a main idea.
Answers vary.
Give an example of a theme.
Answers vary.
What is the third step of the summary?
"But" or the obstacle that stops someone from immediately getting what they want
What is the definition of allegory?
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
How do you find the main idea?
True
What is the fourth step of summary?
What is the definition of luminous?
full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
What should you always include in the second sentence of an ACE format answer?
What is the main idea of "Harrison Bergeron"?
In a world where people are handicapped to be equal, Harrison breaks out of his handicaps only to be killed.
What is the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?
Even though equality sounds nice, it is not so great when implemented.
What is the fifth step of summary?
"Then" or how the story ends
What is the definition of feminism?