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Mastering AP Writing: Essential Strategies for Effective Document-Based Questions

Excel in your AP writing exam with comprehensive strategies focused on both multiple choice and writing sections. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions and two writing tasks: a Document-Based Question (DBQ) and Free Response Questions (FRQs). Learn to analyze prompts effectively, outline your responses, and differentiate between types of questions like "Analyze," "Explain," and "Evaluate." With tips from Mr. Z, you’ll master the art of organizing your thoughts and balancing information for superior performance. Achieve your goal of a 7 to 9 grade!

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Mastering AP Writing: Essential Strategies for Effective Document-Based Questions

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  1. AP Writing Review

  2. Goals • Get a good grade (7 to 9) • Demonstrate mastery of content and language

  3. Structure • Section I: Multiple Choice • 80 Questions: 55 Minutes 50% • Section II: Writing • 1 Document-based Question (DBQ) • 45% of Section II Grade • 2 Free Response Questions (FRQs) • 55% of Section II Grade

  4. Types of Questions • Prompts starting with: • Analyze • Explain • Assess • Evaluate the following statement: • Discuss • Compare/Contrast • To what extent • Examples

  5. Mr. Z’s Tips • Organize your thoughts: Outline, outline, outline • Answer the question directly and completely • Developed partitions/lines of reasoning • “For example”… • DBQs: Balance of information • Analyze, don’t narrate • Don’t freak out if you don’t remember everything • Use your crutches: Social, Political, Economic

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