2. How to A.C.E Short Answer Questions

3. A: ANSWER the question in a complete sentence! The most efficient way of beginning a short response question is by restating the question. Example: What was the funniest scene in the movie Ace Ventura? A- The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when...

4. Turn the following prompts into the beginning of your “A” sentence in an A.C.E. response. Example: What was the funniest scene in Ace Ventura? The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when… 1.What is an example of a simile from the poem? 2. Identify a metaphor from the passage. 3. What is the mood of the story? 4. Explain the main idea of this chapter.

5. What is the funniest scene in the movie Ace Ventura? A- The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. Ace Ventura - YouTube

6. C: CITE evidence from the text Evidence supports your answer. A- The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. C- This was the funniest scene because Ace’s super slow motion replay is hilarious.

7. E: EXPAND your answer with MORE evidence from the text or from your own experiences More support= stronger response A- The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. C- This was the funniest scene because Ace’s super slow motion replay is hilarious. E- Also, it is almost impossible not to laugh when he slams his head on the bench.

8. What was the funniest scene in the movie Ace Ventura? The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. This was the funniest scene because Ace’s super slow motion replay is hilarious. Also, it is almost impossible not to laugh when he slams his head on the bench. Now, put it all together!

9. Evidence Based Terms are like a frame that displays your “picture” or evidence from the text. Quotes Examples Proof Evidence Support You MUST use evidence based terms when you cite specific evidence from text. It frames the evidence or holds it up for you in your writing.

10. Because For Instance For Example The Author Stated According to the text From the reading I know that… An example of…

11. What was the funniest scene in the movie Ace Ventura? The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. This was the funniest scene because Ace’s super slow motion replay is hilarious. Also, it is almost impossible not to laugh when he slams his head on the bench. WHERE is my evidence based term?

12. What was the funniest scene in the movie Ace Ventura? The funniest scene in Ace Ventura was when Ace visited Shady Acres mental institution. This was the funniest scene because Ace’s super slow motion replay is hilarious. Also, it is almost impossible not to laugh when he slams his head on the bench. WHERE is my evidence based term?

13. Here’s another one… Question: What is an example of a simile from Ace Ventura? A- An example of a simile from Ace Ventura is “like a glove.” C- The character, Ace, said “like a glove” to compare the way his car fit into a parking spot to the way a glove fits. E- This simile means that the car fit perfectly with little to no extra space.

14. What is an example of a simile from Ace Ventura? An example of a simile from Ace Ventura is “like a glove.” The character, Ace, said “like a glove” to compare the way his car fit into a parking spot to the way a glove fits. This simile means that the car fit perfectly with little to no extra space. Now, put it all together! Where is my evidence based term? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nOxdKcqC_I

15. Now let’s practice…

16. Peer Review Guide 1.Does the student write in complete sentences? 2.Does the student restate the question? 3.Does the student use evidence based terms to hold up/frame/support their quotes, examples or evidence? CITE 4.Is the student’s answer correct? Do they answer ALL parts of the question? 5.Does the student’s TWO pieces of evidence/explanation correctly support their answer?

17. A problem for the speaker in the passage is that he is nervous. One example to show that he is nervous is that he has accelerated heart palpitations. Also, his stomach is upset. This shows us the speaker is nervous.