5 Steps to a 5: AP English Language 2019
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Overview
A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE
Score-Raising Features Include:
•6 full-length practice exams, 3 in the book + 3 on Cross-Platform
•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations
•Comprehensive overview of the AP English Language exam format
•Proven strategies specific to each section of the exam
•Strategies for deconstructing essay prompts and planning your essay
•A comprehensive review of analysis and argument, and practice activities to hone your skills in close reading, critical thinking, and critical/ analytical/ argumentative writing
BONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details)
The 5-Step Plan:
Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedules
Step 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic Exam
Step 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test day
Step 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest score
Step 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781260122602 |
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| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing |
| Publication date: | 07/16/2018 |
| Pages: | 272 |
| Sales rank: | 1,071,895 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d) |
About the Author
Barbara L. Murphy has taught English Language and Composition for more than 20 years. She is consultant for the College Board’s AP English Language and Composition and its Building for Success divisions. Murphy is co-author of Writing the Advanced Placement English Essay.
Estelle M. Rankin taught AP English Literature for more than 25 years. She received the AP Literature Teacher of the Year award from the College Board in 1996. Rankin is co-author of Writing the Advanced Placement English Essay.
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
About the Authors xi
Credits xii
Introduction: The Five-Step Program xiii
Step 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam 3
Background on the AP English Language and Composition Exam 3
Reasons for Taking the AP English Language and Composition Exam 4
What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam 5
2 How to Plan Your Time 8
Three Approaches to Prepare for the AP English Language and Composition Exam 8
Step 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 A Walk Through the Diagnostic/Master Exam 17
Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 Section I of the Exam-The Multiple-Choice Questions 41
Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the Exam 41
Types of Multiple-Choice Questions 44
Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section 46
Strategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice Questions 46
The Time Is at Hand 49
Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Multiple-Choice Questions 50
Diagnostic/Master Exam 51
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Questions 62
Introduction to Chapters 5, 6, and 7 66
5 Introduction to the Analysis Essay 67
Some Basics 68
Types of Analysis Essay Prompts 69
Rating the Analysts Essay 69
Timing and Planning the Analysis Essay 70
Working the Prompt 71
Reading and Notating the Passage 72
Developing the Opening Paragraph 75
Writing the Body of the Essay 76
Sample Student Essays 78
Rating the Essays 81
Other Types of Analysis Essays 84
Writing the Body of the Essay 90
Rapid Review 95
6 Introduction to the Argumentative Essay 96
Some Basics 96
Timing and Planning the Essay 97
Working the Prompt 98
Developing the Opening Paragraph 99
Developing the Body of the Essay 100
Sample Student Essays 102
Rating the Essays 104
Rapid Review 105
7 Introduction to the Synthesis Essay 107
Some Basics 107
Timing and Planning the Synthesis Essay 110
Working the Prompt 111
Developing the Opening Paragraph 112
Developing the Body of the Essay 114
Writing the Conclusion 116
Sample Synthesis Essay from the Master Exam 117
Sample Student Essays 118
Rating the Essays 121
Rapid Review 122
Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
8 Comprehensive Review-Analysis 125
Some Basics 125
Rhetorical Strategies 127
About Style 135
The "Connective Tissue" Issue 144
Voice: Pen, Paper, Action! 145
A Few Words About Coherence 148
An Essay Editing and Revision Template 148
Rapid Review 150
9 Comprehensive Review-Argument 152
Some Basics 152
The Argument 154
Reading the Argument 157
Writing the Argument 159
Rapid Review 160
10 Comprehensive Review-Synthesis 162
Some Basics 162
A Few Comments Before Beginning 163
Strategies 163
A Note About Summary, Paraphrase, and Inference 170
Final Comment 174
Rapid Review 174
Step 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
Practice Exam 1 177
Answer Sheet 177
Section I 179
Section II 190
Answer Key 196
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section 197
Sample Student Essays 200
Practice Exam 2 211
Answer Sheet 211
Section I 213
Section II 224
Answer Key 230
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section 231
Sample Student Essays 234
Appendixes
Glossary 247
Selected Bibliography 251
Websites 253