5 Steps to a 5: AP English Language 2019
Published on 16. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-260-12260-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
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 schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
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Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
10 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-260-12260-2 (9781260122602)
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Content
Introduction: The Five-Step Program
STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Background on the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Reasons for Taking the AP English Language and Composition Exam
What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam
2 How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Prepare for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 A Walk Through the Diagnostic/Master Exam
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 Section I of the Exam-The Multiple-Choice Questions
Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the Exam
Types of Multiple-Choice Questions
Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section
Strategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice Questions
The Time Is at Hand
Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Multiple-Choice Questions
Diagnostic/Master Exam
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Questions
Introduction to Chapters 5, 6, and 7
5 Introduction to the Analysis Essay
Some Basics
Types of Analysis Essay Prompts
Rating the Analysis Essay
Timing and Planning the Analysis Essay
Working the Prompt
Reading and Notating the Passage
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Writing the Body of the Essay
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Other Types of Analysis Essays
Writing the Body of the Essay
Rapid Review
6 Introduction to the Argumentative Essay
Some Basics
Timing and Planning the Essay
Working the Prompt
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Developing the Body of the Essay
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Rapid Review
7 Introduction to the Synthesis Essay
Some Basics
Timing and Planning the Synthesis Essay
Working the Prompt
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Developing the Body of the Essay
Writing the Conclusion
Sample Synthesis Essay from the Master Exam
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Rapid Review
STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
8 Comprehensive Review-Analysis
Some Basics
Rhetorical Strategies
About Style
The "Connective Tissue" Issue
Voice: Pen, Paper, Action!
A Few Words About Coherence
An Essay Editing and Revision Template
Rapid Review
9 Comprehensive Review-Argument
Some Basics
The Argument
Reading the Argument
Writing the Argument
Rapid Review
10 Comprehensive Review-Synthesis
Some Basics
A Few Comments Before Beginning
Strategies
A Note About Summary, Paraphrase, and Inference
Final Comment
Rapid Review
STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
Practice Exam 1
Answer Sheet
Section I
Section II
Answer Key
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section
Sample Student Essays
Practice Exam 2
Answer Sheet
Section I
Section II
Answer Key
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section
Sample Student Essays
Appendixes
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Websites
STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Background on the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Reasons for Taking the AP English Language and Composition Exam
What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam
2 How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Prepare for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 A Walk Through the Diagnostic/Master Exam
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 Section I of the Exam-The Multiple-Choice Questions
Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the Exam
Types of Multiple-Choice Questions
Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section
Strategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice Questions
The Time Is at Hand
Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Multiple-Choice Questions
Diagnostic/Master Exam
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Questions
Introduction to Chapters 5, 6, and 7
5 Introduction to the Analysis Essay
Some Basics
Types of Analysis Essay Prompts
Rating the Analysis Essay
Timing and Planning the Analysis Essay
Working the Prompt
Reading and Notating the Passage
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Writing the Body of the Essay
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Other Types of Analysis Essays
Writing the Body of the Essay
Rapid Review
6 Introduction to the Argumentative Essay
Some Basics
Timing and Planning the Essay
Working the Prompt
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Developing the Body of the Essay
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Rapid Review
7 Introduction to the Synthesis Essay
Some Basics
Timing and Planning the Synthesis Essay
Working the Prompt
Developing the Opening Paragraph
Developing the Body of the Essay
Writing the Conclusion
Sample Synthesis Essay from the Master Exam
Sample Student Essays
Rating the Essays
Rapid Review
STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
8 Comprehensive Review-Analysis
Some Basics
Rhetorical Strategies
About Style
The "Connective Tissue" Issue
Voice: Pen, Paper, Action!
A Few Words About Coherence
An Essay Editing and Revision Template
Rapid Review
9 Comprehensive Review-Argument
Some Basics
The Argument
Reading the Argument
Writing the Argument
Rapid Review
10 Comprehensive Review-Synthesis
Some Basics
A Few Comments Before Beginning
Strategies
A Note About Summary, Paraphrase, and Inference
Final Comment
Rapid Review
STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
Practice Exam 1
Answer Sheet
Section I
Section II
Answer Key
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section
Sample Student Essays
Practice Exam 2
Answer Sheet
Section I
Section II
Answer Key
Explanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice Section
Sample Student Essays
Appendixes
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Websites