A2QEC Strategies
What does A2QEC stand for?
Q=QUOTE
E= EXPLAIN
Q=QUOTE
E= EXPLAIN
C= CONCLUSION
Where do I go to help me find my answer?
The text!!
If the question is...
In the novel "Code Talker" what were the impacts from boarding schools on Navajo children like Ned?
How would I write my answer?
In the text "Code Talker" the impacts on Navajo children from boarding schools were losing culture, haircuts, name change, etc.
What is the introduction paragraph of an essay for?
To gain the reader's attention AND introduce the topic you will discuss with your readers.
What would my Answer sentence be if my question was...
In "Animal Farm" what changes happen on the farm when the Animals take over?
In the text "Animal Farm" the changes that happen when the Animals take over the farm are...(two changes that happen on the farm)
The answer!!
Should you read the question being asked? If so how many times?
YES and at least TWICE!
What should my quotes be about if my answer is...
In the text "Code Talker" the impacts of boarding school on Navajo children were losing their language and name.
Quote about losing language and quote about the name change
A2QEC!!
What would my quotes need to be about if my answer was...
In the text "Animal Farm" Napoleon uses Squealer to spread lies and false information around the farm.
Quotes should be about Squealer spreading lies and false information to the Animals for Napoleon.
How do I start my quote sentences?
In the text it states...
In the paragraph, it shows...
How can I start to eliminate answers?
First get rid of the answers that are obviously not correct.
If my quote is...
"Thus it was, grandchildren that I began my day as Kii Yazhi and ended it as Ned Begay." (pg.22)
What would be E sentence be?
This explains/This shows that our main character had his Navajo name changed to Ned at Boarding School.
The essay question is as follows:
In Animal Farm Napoleon and Snowball are two very different leaders. Explain the difference between how Napoleon and Snowball lead the farm.
In your response be sure to:
-explain what type of leader Napoleon was
-explain what type of leader Snowball was
-explain how the two lead the farm differently
What should the first body paragraph of my essay be about??
What type of leader Napoleon was!!
In "Animal Farm" what are two rules the Animals include in the Seven Commandments?
In the text, "Animal Farm" two rules the Animals include in the Seven Commandments are..(give two rules)
How do I start my E sentences?
This explains...
This proves...
This shows...
What do I do if I do not know what a word means that is in my question?
Go back into the text and read the sentences around that word to try to guess what that word might mean.
If my quote is...
"You are forbidden to speak Navajo. (pg. 18)
What would my E sentence be?
This explains/This shows/ that at the Boarding Schools, Navajo children were not allowed to speak their native language.
The essay question is as follows:
In Animal Farm Napoleon and Snowball are two very different leaders. Explain the difference between how Napoleon and Snowball lead the farm.
In your response be sure to:
-explain what type of leader Napoleon was
-explain what type of leader Snowball was
-explain how the two lead the farm differently
What is an example of something you could say in your introduction paragraph to gain your reader's attention on this topic?
A quote from Animal Farm, a fact or quote about leaders.
What should my quotes be about if my answer sentence is this......
In the text "Animal Farm" two rules that change are the rule about alcohol and the rule about beds.
One quote should be about the alcohol rule changing and one quote should be about the rule of beds changing.
What is the formula for the Answer Sentence of A2QEC?
In the text "Title" the (restate question) by (answer)
What do I do if I am stuck on TWO possible answers?
Go back into the text and think about which of those answers best supports the text.
How would I write my concluding sentence if my answer was...
In the text "Code Talker" the impacts of Boarding on Navajo children were losing their culture and name.
In conclusion, the impacts of Boarding Schools on Navajo children like losing their name and culture were harmful.
The essay question is as follows:
In Animal Farm Napoleon and Snowball are two very different leaders. Explain the difference between how Napoleon and Snowball lead the farm.
In your response be sure to:
-explain what type of leader Napoleon was
-explain what type of leader Snowball was
-explain how the two lead the farm differently
How would write my thesis (answer sentence) in my introduction paragraph?
In the text, "Animal Farm" Napoleon and Snowball rule the farm differently. Napoleon rules with....(two ways Napoleon leads the farm) and Snowball rules with .....(two ways Snowball rules the farm)
What would my answer sentence be to this question:
In "Animal Farm" what does Napoleon do to animals that speak against him or are accused of speaking against him?
In the text, "Animal Farm" Napoleon would.....(state what he does to animals that are against him) to any animal who was or might be against him.