Many middle school students need a formula for writing- one that will serve them well in more than just English Language Arts Class. Whether we ask for a short answer, a paragraph, or a full essay, students should utilize a format like Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, or C.E.R. (I use this acronym with my classes, but I used to refer to this as A.C.E. answers to my students: Answer, Cite, Explain.). This resource asks students to practice responding to a short question and a longer one, both requiri