{"id":2063,"date":"2023-01-30T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T15:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.languagetesting.com\/blog\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2024-06-05T21:02:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T21:02:49","slug":"tips-for-success-on-the-aappl-part-1-presentational-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.languagetesting.com\/blog\/tips-for-success-on-the-aappl-part-1-presentational-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Success on the AAPPL, Part 1: Presentational Writing<\/small>"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we enter the highest testing season of the year, this three-part series is focused on tips for success with each of the components of the AAPPL. This month\u2019s focus is the Presentational Writing (PW) component.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Tips for Success on the PW<\/h3>\n

The PW portion of the AAPPL tests your writing skills. Typically, it takes 45-60 minutes to complete. Here are a few tips to help you manage your time and do your best on the PW. Watch a short video with these tips here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

1. Manage the time you have. <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Writing can take the most time, so watch the clock. You will have 6 <\/strong>prompts to answer. Try to pace yourself; on average, students take 7-10 minutes on each prompt. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Pay attention to what you\u2019re being asked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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    • Be sure to write about what\u2019s asked in the prompt. Staying on topic will help you avoid spending time writing about something that won\u2019t impact your score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Write as much as you can about the topic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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      • Try to answer the question with the level of detail required. For instance, if the prompt says write two or three paragraphs, shoot for just that. Writing 5 paragraphs will take more time and won\u2019t necessarily result in a different rating. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Write in all time frames if you can.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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        • If the prompt asks for it, include information from the past, present, and future in your response. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Practice writing as much as you can!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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          • Practice typing on a computer in the target language, just as you will on the day of the test. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Keep a journal, write emails, or text your classmates to practice writing in the language. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0Watch a short video with AAPPL Pro Tips: Writing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n