Open Prompt
· Introduction should begin with a broader statement which then is tied into the work you are analyzing. The thesis should be stated very concisely, without giving away the entire argument
· The body paragraphs’ introductory sentence should provide a “map” of your arguments. The second paragraph should follow logically from the first, and so on
· The conclusion reiterates your argument in different words, and may bring a slightly altered idea to the table.
· Using quotes is a bonus
· You must address how your evidence “affects the meaning of the work as a whole”. That is NOT a suggestion
· Don’t try to tackle too much in the essay: stick to a fairly simple argument, but cover all of the goals
· Write in Plain Style: that is, use your own voice and don’t try to sound smarter than you are, because you’ll end up sounding dumber
Close Reading
· “Annotate” both the prompt and the text/texts you are provided. Make sure you have identified all the goals in the prompt. Especially the MEANING OF THE WORK AS A WHOLE PART. Otherwise, horrible things will happen.
· Make sure you stick to one specific way of organizing your essay, especially when contrasting two pieces. Generally, analyze each separate literary technique in a paragraph.
Multiple Choice
· Don’t look at the options first: just look at the question and formulate an answer before seeing if it’s an option
· The questions are set up to trick you…so be careful
IN ALL THREE, TIME MANAGEMENT!!!!!!!!
You cover the basics in a clear, easy to follow way. It was quite helpful. I'd forgotten about the format for Close Reading, so thanks! Well done.
ReplyDeleteWell done, I think that you do a great job of hitting all of the points that are covered on the AP. You mention that the multiple choice questions are intended to trip you up. Perhaps you could include the different types of distracting answers.
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