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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the AP Language and Composition exam structure. The test consists of a 1-hour multiple-choice section with 45-60 questions based on 4-5 prose passages, accounting for 45% of the total score. It is followed by a 2-hour and 15-minute essay section, comprising rhetorical analysis, persuasive writing, and synthesis essays, contributing to 55% of the score. We emphasize the importance of understanding prompts, utilizing a packet of terms, and make notecards for effective studying. Resources and diagnostic tests will also be discussed.
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AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION STUDY SESSION 1
OVERVIEW OF TEST • 1 hour MC Test • 45-60 questions on 4 or 5 prose passages • Worth 45% of score on exam • ---------Brief Break------------ • 2 Hours 15 min for 3 essays • Rhetorical analysis, persuasive, synthesis • Worth 55% of score
Last Year Test Booklets • ANNOTATION….Does your book have it??? IT SHOULD!!!! • Look at Prompts-Questions???
Terminology • You have a packet of terms from the beginning of the year • Websites listed under Study session 1 on my left Navigation bar http://www.amphi.com/teachers/jeen/apstudysession1.html • MAKE NOTECARDS OF TERMS???
The Multiple Choice Section • Chap 3 Handout-cross out “Thoughts about Guessing ..”(p53) • Skim Packet • Links on website http://www.amphi.com/teachers/jeen/apstudysession1.html • Diagnostic Test #1-23. You have 20 minutes
A E A D B E B E A D C B 13. D 14. B 15. E 16. A 17. E 18. C 19. C 20. D 21. B 22. C 23 A Answers
For Next Session • Finish Diagnostic Test (34-56) • Study Chap 3 • Study Terms • Highlight and Study “Good News” packet