ACE EXTENDED-RESPONSE ESSAYS

Decode the read-write prompt

Recognize the prompt-to-response relationship.

Teach letter writing based on the sender’s purpose.

Connected to Reader Voices
Grades 2-6 | Grades 6-12

Target academic vocabulary.

Students cannot accurately answer the question if they don’t understand the complex vocabulary within it.

Excerpt from Sidewalk Circus and 4 prompts

Attack the prompt.

Maximize on-screen
reading time.

Maintain source-specific information.

Record thoughts about multiple texts. | Lesson Resource

Create a complete product

Readers generate an academic introduction and conclusion.

This Teaching Channel video introduces the parts of an essay, including how to rework the prompt to serve as the introduction.

Start and end persuasive pieces.