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A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCOREScore-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 writingBONUS 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
Contents
IntroductionSTEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program1 What You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition ExamBackground on the AP English Language and Composition ExamReasons for Taking the AP English Language and Composition ExamWhat You Need to Know About the AP English Language and Composition Exam2 How to Plan Your TimeThree Approaches to Prepare for the AP English Language and Composition ExamSTEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness3 A Walk Through the Diagnostic/Master ExamSTEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success4 Section I of the Exam-The Multiple-Choice QuestionsIntroduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the ExamTypes of Multiple-Choice QuestionsScoring the Multiple-Choice SectionStrategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe Time Is at HandAnswer Sheet for Diagnostic Multiple-Choice QuestionsDiagnostic/Master ExamExplanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice QuestionsIntroduction to Chapters 5, 6, and 75 Introduction to the Analysis EssaySome BasicsTypes of Analysis Essay PromptsRating the Analysis EssayTiming and Planning the Analysis EssayWorking the PromptReading and Notating the PassageDeveloping the Opening ParagraphWriting the Body of the EssaySample Student EssaysRating the EssaysOther Types of Analysis EssaysWriting the Body of the EssayRapid Review6 Introduction to the Argumentative EssaySome BasicsTiming and Planning the EssayWorking the PromptDeveloping the Opening ParagraphDeveloping the Body of the EssaySample Student EssaysRating the EssaysRapid Review7 Introduction to the Synthesis EssaySome BasicsTiming and Planning the Synthesis EssayWorking the PromptDeveloping the Opening ParagraphDeveloping the Body of the EssayWriting the ConclusionSample Synthesis Essay from the Master ExamSample Student EssaysRating the EssaysRapid ReviewSTEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High8 Comprehensive Review-AnalysisSome BasicsRhetorical StrategiesAbout StyleThe "Connective Tissue" IssueVoice: Pen, Paper, Action!A Few Words About CoherenceAn Essay Editing and Revision TemplateRapid Review9 Comprehensive Review-ArgumentSome BasicsThe ArgumentReading the ArgumentWriting the ArgumentRapid Review10 Comprehensive Review-SynthesisSome BasicsA Few Comments Before BeginningStrategiesA Note About Summary, Paraphrase, and InferenceFinal CommentRapid ReviewSTEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking ConfidencePractice Exam 1Answer SheetSection ISection IIAnswer KeyExplanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice SectionSample Student EssaysPractice Exam 2Answer SheetSection ISection IIAnswer KeyExplanations of Answers to the Multiple-Choice SectionSample Student EssaysAppendixesGlossarySelected BibliographyWebsitesNER(01): WOW
