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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

AAnswer

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, “….”

EExplain

1. Why your quote backs up your answer.

EX: This quote shows me…..

EExtend -Make a connection here!

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

Text Text

Text Self

Text World

What does each letter stand for?

A

P

E

E

Suppose this is your Question

Harry Potter and Ron Weasley are very different in looks, personality and speech.

• List the similarities and differences between Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.

• Select one of these characters and tell who you would more likely be friends with and why you chose them.

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:

On page ____ in paragraph ___ it states, “(insert quote here)….”.

Explain…

Start your sentence like this:

This quote shows me…….

ExtendMAKE A CONNECTION !

Now You Practice