APES Writing Strategy and Analysis

This tutorial introduces the APES writing strategy for crafting analytical short answer responses. APES stands for Answer, Prove, Explain, and Sum it up, guiding students to make claims, support them with evidence, and provide analysis. The video includes tips for effective writing and an example using 'The Most Dangerous Game' to illustrate the strategy.

What is the primary purpose of the APES writing strategy?

• To teach students how to summarize texts

• To improve students' vocabulary

• To assist students in creating analytical short answer responses

• To help students write longer essays

What does the 'A' in APES stand for?

• Analyze the text

• Answer the question

• Assess the evidence

• Argue your point

Why is it important to include a portion of the question stem in your answer?

• To ensure the question is being directly addressed

• To add more detail to the response

• To make the answer longer

• To confuse the reader

What does the 'P' in APES represent?

• Present a new idea

• Prove your claim with evidence

• Provide a summary

• Paraphrase the text

What is a key aspect of proving your claim with evidence?

• Including only the most relevant part of the quote

• Ignoring the text and using personal opinions

• Using as many quotes as possible

• Paraphrasing the entire text

What does the 'E' in APES stand for?

• Evaluate the text

• Explain the quote

• Elaborate on the question

• Examine the evidence

Why is it necessary to explain the quote in your response?

• To confuse the reader

• Quotes are self-explanatory

• To show your understanding and analysis of the text

• To make the response longer

What does the 'S' in APES signify?

• Suggest a new idea

• Summarize the text

• Sum up the response

• State your opinion

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a short answer response?

• To introduce a new topic

• To wrap up the analysis by addressing a big idea

• To repeat the question

• To add more evidence

Which of the following is NOT recommended when writing a short answer response?

• Using first-person pronouns

• Using third-person pronouns

• Answering the question directly

• Writing in the present tense