Mrs. Spangler in the Middle

ACE Expository Writing Strategy Pixanotes® - great for SPED/ELL!

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Do you teach the ACE method for writing expository paragraphs? Have your middle school students learn what each letter of ACE stands for (Answer, Cite, Explain) with these handy, differentiated Pixanotes™!

Then use the included writing frame that features the visuals from the Pixanotes™ to help your students craft a super expository paragraph!

What are Pixanotes®?

Pixanotes® are a blend of traditional 2-column notes and interactive notebooks that use visuals to boost comprehension and recall!

Say hello to higher test scores!

Pixanotes® are also great for students with special needs or those who are learning English as they are fully differentiated and come in 4 formats!

What's included:

★Pixanotes® with Pre-printed pictures & fully printed content - PERFECT for ABSENT students!

>This provides the highest level of structure for your most challenged students.

>You could choose to have students highlight key words.

★Pixanotes® with pre-printed pictures and fill-in-the-blanks - GREAT if you are SHORT on TIME!

>This is for students who need moderate structure and can fill in the blanks but might have a hard time with matching up the pictures.

>Students will fill in the blanks using the Word Bank or PowerPoint.

★ Pixanotes® with fully printed content and no pictures

>This is for students who need a great deal of scaffolding.

>Students highlight key words and match up the picture flaps to the definitions.

★Pixanotes® with fill-in-the-blank content and no pictures

>This is for students who need minimal scaffolding.

>Students fill in the blanks first using the Word Wall or PowerPoint and then match up the picture flaps.

★Word bank

★PowerPoint to use in place of the word bank or after students have worked with the word bank to check their answers.

★Picture flaps

The Pixanotes® advantage is in the inclusion of visuals! The pictures serve as memory cues to help students remember the critical information. Plus, they're interactive when you use the flaps!