The Big Question: How do I construct an effective Text Dependent Analysis?
Q: What is the purpose of this site?
A:THE PURPOSE OF THIS SITE: This website will help you learn how to write an effective, well organized essay. The ACES format that you'll learn can be used for several kinds of essays: text dependent analysis essays, persuasive essays, and some nonfiction essays.
ACES stands for ANSWER, CITE, EXPLAIN, and STRUCTURE.
Q: Why do I need to learn this?
For most students, writing an essay, in particular a Text Dependent Analysis essay, is the most challenging skill tackled in seventh grade language arts. Why is this such an important skill?
If you learn the essay formula, it will help you throughout your academic career.
You can use this formula in a wide variety of classes, including:
high school
college
science
social studies
language arts
You can use this formula to:
write papers
answer essay test questions
give speeches
This formula will help your communication:
It will improve your critical thinking.
It will make you more persuasive to others.
It will help you present your ideas and arguments more clearly.