1. On the Georgia Milestone
A.C.E. means success
On the Georgia Milestone

2. A.C.E.
A.C.E. is an acronym to help you recall how to write short responses on the Georgia Milestone Assessment
Fold one sheet of notebook paper into three sections as shown.

3. A.C.E.
A.C.E.
Write the acronym on your paper—one letter in each section.

4. ANSWER THE QUESTION
Answer the question FULLY in your own words.

5. Cite evidence
Choose specific text evidence to PROVE and SUPPORT your ANSWER.
Include as many examples of text evidence as necessary.
Include a properly formatted citation.
If you don’t have a page #, include the author’s name only.

6. Explain the evidence
Explain FULLY how the EVIDENCE proves and supports your ANSWER.
Provide as much explanation as necessary to address all evidence provided.

7. Georgia milestone
Use A.C.E to respond to short response items on the Georgia Milestone. Answer the question Cite evidence Explain the evidence