1. ACES INTRODUCTION

2. ACES Paragraph
A = Assert
C = Cite
E = Explain
S = Synthesize

3. Assert
An assertion is your topic sentence. It gives the argument for your paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph will focus on.
Your assertion is written from the citations you choose.
Assertion = Noun
Assert = Verb

4. Assertion Steps Restate the question
Insert a conjunction (because, by, through)
Answer the question

5. Cite A citation is the evidence you give from the text.
In English, your citation is usually a quote from the text you are reading. It can also be a fact or statistic. In other subjects, your citation might be a quote, but is often a fact or statistic.
Any time you include evidence, you need to tell where you got the information from.
Citation = Noun
Cite = Verb

6. Citation Steps Find a citation that supports the question/prompt.
Put the quote in quotation marks.
Add a parenthetical citation.
Put the period

7. Explain
An explanation is the part of a paragraph that explains your citation.
Never assume your reader knows what your quote means. Remember: If you assume, you make an ___ out of you and me.
Explanation = Noun
Explain = Verb

8. Explanation Steps
1. Put the quote in your own words. Sentence Starters: -In other words, -The author argues, 2. How/why is this important for your argument? - This shows
Reveals, Explains, Describes, Illustrates, Exhibits
What words can we brainstorm that can replace the word shows?

9. Graphic Organizer