A.P.E. Structure
What does the "P" in A.P.E. stand for?
Prove It
What does "unpack" mean in reading?
To explain and make clearer
Where do you find the concrete idea?
In the writing prompt
"Indicate" is NOT a marker verb.
True or False?
False
How many times does the anchor concept appear in your short constructed response?
4
What is the root word of inference?
infer
How many sentences do you use to explain your answer when using A.P.E.?
2
When unpacking the prompt, the noun tell you -
Who or what the prompt is about.
The concrete idea and a sentence stem is the same.
True or False
True
Which of the two words is a marker verb?
abandon or suggests
suggests
The anchor concept can be one word, OR a phrase.
True or False
True
To look for clues and make an educated guess
How many sentences does A.P.E. have?
4
When unpacking the prompt, the verbs tell you
What the noun in the prompt is doing.
The concrete idea is a question.
True or False
False
What is a marker verb?
A verb that shows action or connects ideas.
What is an anchor concept?
the idea that ties all A.P.E. sentences together
What is inferential commentary?
a sentence or phrase that explains an inference a writer makes