How to Respond to an How to Respond to an OEQOEQ

How to Respond to an How to Respond to an OEQOEQ

Open Ended QuestionOpen Ended QuestionMs. PalmerMs. Palmer

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ALWAYS USE:APEE

Write these letters at the top of your page and cross them out as you complete each

step!

A P E E

A•Answer

Answer the question being asked directly. It is helpful to re-state the question to get started.

PProof• Prove your answer by writing a

direct quote from the text.EX: In the text, it states, “….”

E• Explain

1. Why your quote backs up your answer.

EX: This quote shows me…..

E•Extend -Make a connection here!

This reminds me of/ I can connect to this because…

Text TextText Self

Text World

Coincidence: Something that happens by chance

Bullet Point # 1APE

Bullet Point # 2APEE

Suppose this is your Question

You must work through the OEQ steps

A- nswerP- roof

E- xplainE- xtend

A – Answer• Answer the question being asked directly. It is

helpful to re-state the question to get started.

• P- Prove your answer by giving a direct quote.

Start your sentence like this:

Explain…

Start your sentence like this:

This quote shows me…….

ExtendMAKE A CONNECTION !

Now You Practice