ACE
What part(s) of your essay should be written in ACE format?
Body paragraphs
What is the name of the formula we can use for introductions? (Rhymes with CAT)
HAT
What is the topic of this prompt: Write an essay explaining how volcanoes effect the surrounding environments.
Volcanoes effect the surrounding environments
What are the two pieces of information you MUST include with text evidence as part of your citation?
Author's last name and page/line/paragraph number
What is the name of the formula you can use to help you write conclusions (It rhymes with HAT)
CAT
The "A" in ACE stands for
Answer
This should always be the last sentence of your introduction and tells readers the topic and point of your essay
Thesis
What is the topic of this prompt: Write an essay explaining how polar bears are affected by the shrinking ice caps.
Polar bears are affected by the shrinking ice caps
(Seuss 3)
What is the purpose of your conclusion paragraph?
To bring your essay to an end and wrap up all of your points.
The "E" in ACE stands for
Explain/elaborate
The "T" of HAT stands for
Thesis
Write a fill-in-the-blank thesis for the prompt: Write an essay about the importance of recycling
Recycling is important because...
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Author's Name- John Smith, Paragraph- 7
(Smith 7)
The "T" in CAT stands for what
Thought- final thought on your topic
How many pieces of text evidence should you include in each body paragraph? (minimum amount)
2
The "H" in HAT stands for
Hook
Write a fill-in-the-blank thesis statement for the prompt: explain the benefits of sports
The benefits of sports are...
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Unknown Author, Title: Rocky Mountains, Paragraph 9
(Rocky Mountains 9)
The "A" in CAT stands for what
Attack the prompt/thesis
The "C" in ACE stands for
Cite
The "A" in HAT stands for
Attack the prompt
Write a fill-in-the-blank thesis statement for the prompt: Explain the importance of technology on our daily life
Technology is important to our daily life because...
Write a parenthetical citation using the following information: Author- Kenneth Oppel, Title: The Nest, Page: 82
(Oppel 82)
The "C" in CAT stands for what
Connect: write a sentence that helps connect to the rest of your essay