1. Essay topics are based on one of the AP exam prompts-Options are on this week’s blog. Print selection to attach to your essay 2. Be sure, with this essay, to set up your supporting details with signal phrases, such as “for example,” “for instance,” “specifically,” “to demonstrate,” “to illustrate,” “as an illustration,” “most compelling evidence,” followed by detailed analysis. 3. Be sure to use a transitional PHRASE to lead into new supporting detail, such as “in like manner,” “in the same fashion,” “equally important,” etc.

4. Also, make sure that you read the prompts carefully, underlining instructional words. If your writing prompt asks that you connect to the “meaning of the work” as a whole, be sure to incorporate in your thesis and weave into your analysis. 5. Be sure to AVOID SUMMARY! I am looking for detailed interpretation!!!!!