First KSL notes – format introduced, as well as some advice on note-taking ACE Writing Strategy

“K” column In the “Know” Column of your chart, answer the following question: What do you know about writing a response to a short answer question? In other words, what should you include in your answer to make it the strongest possible? KNOW

“S” Column In the “Should Know” Column of your chart, write the following categories and skip lines underneath each one for separation and other notes: A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain Know Should Know

So far, your chart should resemble what is below… KNOW SHOULD KNOW A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain LEARNED Now fill in the information you will find on the next three slides This column is filled in with your answer

A – Answer the question Make the question into a statement that includes your answer. Example: How did Jackie Robinson demonstrate the trait of perseverance? Jackie Robinson demonstrated the traits of perseverance by not quitting the baseball team despite the discrimination he faced. SHOULD KNOW A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain LEARNED

C – Cite your answer with information that provides support Use a quote or specific example from the text. Be sure to introduce the quote and put quotation marks around direct quotes. Example: For example, the author states, “At every game, he had to put up with abuse from the stands; but something inside him would not let him give up.” SHOULD KNOW A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain LEARNED

E - Explain Write a sentence that explains your answer and the supporting evidence. This is where you further explain how the evidence supports your answer. It’s the “so what” part of your response. Don’t introduce any new information. Example: By not giving up, Jackie Robinson was able to break color barriers and become the first African American to play in baseball’s major league. SHOULD KNOW A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain LEARNED

Your Finished ACE KSL Chart… KNOW SHOULD KNOW A = Answer the question C = Cite your answer with information that provides support E = Explain LEARNED This column is filled in with your answer -Make the question into a statement that includes your answer. -Example: How did Jackie Robinson demonstrate the trait of perseverance? -Jackie Robinson demonstrated the traits of perseverance by not quitting the baseball team despite the discrimination he faced. -Use a quote or specific example from the text. -Be sure to introduce the quote and put quotation marks around direct quotes. -Example: For example, the author states, “At every game, he had to put up with abuse from the stands; but something inside him would not let him give up.” -Write a sentence that explains your answer and the supporting evidence. -This is where you further explain how the evidence supports your answer. -It’s the “so what” part of your response. -Don’t introduce any new information. -Example: By not giving up, Jackie Robinson was able to break color barriers and become the first African American to play in baseball’s major league.

Full ACE Response Jackie Robinson demonstrated the traits of perseverance by not quitting the baseball team despite the discrimination he faced. For example, the author states, “At every game, he had to put up with abuse from the stands; but something inside him would not let him give up.” By not giving up, Jackie Robinson was able to break color barriers and become the first African American to play in baseball’s major league. Put a copy of this full example ACE Response under your completed chart.

Use ACE When… Answering questions that require textual evidence. Answering questions that require evidence or proof Answering opinion-based questions