Name: Date: Advanced English Period: #: Section: WRITING ACER/SOAP Review This will serve as your study packet for the quiz on Friday, October 4! ACER - PART I: FILL IN THE BLANK 1. A stands for: 2. C stands for: 3. E stands for: 4. R stands for: 5. How long should the A be? 6. If you ve read a piece of text, what must the A include? and 7. What must each C begin with? 8. If you ve read a piece of text and include a quotation in your C, what must you put around the quote to show that those aren t your words? 9. If you include a quotation and don t put those marks around it, what is that called? 10. How long should the C be? 11. How long should the E be? 12. What is the purpose of the E? 13. What must the R begin with? This packet is due on Thursday, October 3 rd! 14. What are three examples your R could begin with? 15. The R must re-state the to the question in a way. ACER - PART II: WRITE AN A Directions: Using the information provided, write an A statement! 16. Book Title: Basketball is Best Author: Brian Jumperoo Question: What are two tips for a player to improve his basketball game? Answer: good dribbling skills and good defense skills A statement: 17. Article title: The Best Baby Toys Author: Marissa Crier Question: Should babies have a lot of toys to play with? Answer: Yes A statement:
18. Movie title: Finding Nemo Author: ------ Question: Who is one of the main characters in the movie? Answer: Nemo A statement: ACER - PART III: IS THIS A GOOD A? Directions: Decide whether or not each A is written properly or not. If it is correct, write YES. If it is incorrect, write NO. Remember: Your A should have an introductory phrase It should include the title/author if available It should include a joining element between the question/answer It should fully re-state the question and include an answer 19. Movie title: Ghostbusters Producer: ------ Question: Who is one of the villains in the movie? Answer: The Stay-Puft Marshmallow man a. A: After watching Ghostbusters, it s clear that the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man is mean. b. A: After reading the movie Ghostbusters, one of the villains in the movie is the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. c. A: After viewing the movie Ghostbusters, it is evident that that one of the villains in the movie is the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. d. A: After watching the movie Ghostbusters, it is clear that one of the villains is the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. e. A: After viewing the movie Ghostbusters by no one, it is apparent that that one of the villains in the movie is the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. 20. Book: The Uglies Author: Scott Westerfeld Question: What is the setting of the novel? Answer: The future a. A: After watching The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, it s clear the setting of the novel is in the future. b. A: After reading The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, it s clear the setting of the novel is the future. c. A: After reading The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, it can be concluded that the future is the setting of the novel. d. A: The setting of the book The Uglies, according to the novel by Scott Westerfeld, is the future. e. A: After reading The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, it is apparent that the future is the time period of the story.
ACER - PART IV: IS THIS A GOOD C? Directions: Decide whether or not each C is written properly or not. If it is correct, write YES. If it is incorrect, write NO. Remember: Your C should begin with an appropriate transition and include a joining element. If your C contains a quote, it should have quotation marks around it. Your C should be ONE sentence long. 21. A: Students should have to wear uniforms to school, according to the article School Uniforms by Mary Dresser. C: Next, Dresser writes, School uniforms have been shown to improve student achievement. 22. A: Students should have to wear uniforms to school, according to the article School Uniforms by Mary Dresser. C: Next, School uniforms have been shown to improve student achievement. 23. A: In the article The Importance of Voting, it is clear that it is important to vote. C: First, the author notes, Voting in elections is important because it makes the people s voices heard. 24. A: In the article The Importance of Voting, it is clear that it is important to vote. C: First, the author adds, Voting in elections is important because it makes the people s voices heard. 25. A: Reading directions is a very important skill that 7 th graders need to improve, according to Mrs. Pile s Rule s for Success by Mrs. Pile C: To begin with, Mrs. Pile writes, Students should make sure to read all directions before beginning an assignment. 26. A: Reading directions is a very important skill that 7 th graders need to improve, according to Mrs. Pile s Rule s for Success by Mrs. Pile C: Mrs. Pile writes, Students should make sure to read all directions before beginning an assignment. ACER - PART V: FIX THE E! Directions: Each E below is WRONG! Fix it! Write the corrected E on the line provided. Remember: Your E should be at least two sentences, and it should explain the C. The E should support the answer to the question! 27. A: My favorite season is fall. C: To begin with, fall is my favorite season because I love how it smells. E: Pumpkins are available everywhere. They are fun to carve. Correct E: 28. A: According to the The Best New Restaurants of 2013 in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Min-licious is one of the best new restaurants in Cranberry Township. C: First, it is one of the best new restaurants because it has a creative menu. E: There are many wonderful things to eat there. Everything tastes delicious. Correct E:
29. A: After watching the documentary titled The Best Cereals, it is clear that Lucky Charms is one of the most delicious cereals. C: First, Lucky Charms is a delicious cereal because of the sweet, mini marshmallows it contains. E: The marshmallows are delightful, and they sweeten every bite. Correct E: ACER - PART VI: IS THIS A GOOD R? Directions: Decide whether or not each R is written properly or not. If it is correct, write YES. If it is incorrect, write NO. Remember: -Your R should begin with an appropriate transition. -The R should be one sentence long. -It should re-state the answer to the question in a different way! -It should include the title/author if present! Article: Snowstorm Author: Jack Frost Question: Where was the worst snowstorm in United States history, and when did it occur? 30. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: That is why this was the worst snowstorm, as noted in the article Snowstorm. 31. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: Finally, that is why this was the worst snowstorm in United States History, according to the article. 32. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: In summary, it is evident that the worst snowstorm in the United States occurred in 1980 in Michigan.
33. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: In summary, according to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in the United States was in Michigan in 1980. 34. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: In summary, it can be concluded that the worst snowstorm in the United States was in Michigan in 1980, according to the article Snowstorm. 35. A: According to the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is clear that the worst snowstorm in United R: In summary, after reading the article Snowstorm by Jack Frost, it is evident that the worst snowstorm in the United States was in Michigan.
SOAP Part I Fill in the blanks! 36. S: Description of 37. O: Description of Choices include:,,, 38. A: Description of If the audience isn t clear, it s for the. 39. P: Description of Choices include:,, SOAP Part II Determine the SOAP! Directions: Determine the SOAP of the prompt. 40. You want to enter a contest to win Free Fruit Loops for Life! Write a letter to the Fruit Loops CEO that convinces him that you deserve to win this incredible prize. 41. A new restaurant space is available in Cranberry. What do you think it should be? List your choice and explain the reasons why it should be in this available space. 42. Your friend can t decide whether to buy a pink or a purple dress. Tell her that she will look the best in a pink dress. 43. Home Depot is holding a room makeover event. You want to re-do your room, but first you have to describe what you want your room to look like so that your parents know what you want to do.