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ACHIEVING SUCCESS ON THE AP EXAM LAST-MINUTE TIPS:
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BEFORE THE TEST Get a good night’s sleep Don’t cram information or stay up late beforehand Don’t sleep with your cell phone; it impedes rest and ability to focus Come to the breakfast to socialize, relax, and support one another Show up on time (7—7:30); rushing and showing up late only creates anxiety Go to the bathroom before the test Practice mindfulness exercises at home
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BRING TO THE TEST Bring a blue or black pen for essay writing Bring a pencil for the multiple-choice section Bring your ID card, just in case Bring a snack to eat during the 15 min. break Know your room number Bring a watch, or make sure the room’s clock is in your line of sight
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FORMAT OF THE TEST (TRADITIONAL) First half: essay writing (2 hours and 15 minutes) 15 minutes to read the synthesis documents and the rhetorical analysis document 2 hours to write 3 essays, or 40 minutes/essay Always make an outline Remember to pace yourself Break (usu. 15 min.)—Do NOT visit Afram Second half: multiple-choice section (1 hour) This section usually has 50—55 questions Count the number of reading passages, and gauge how much time you need to spend on each passage
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SYNTHESIS REMINDERS Outline your thoughts Cite at least 2 sources per body paragraph Have strong topic sentences that argue a position or make a point Use quotation marks (“ ”) around articles and essays and underline (____________) books and films. Only cite examples from the documents provided DO NOT start your topic sentences with examples!
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ARGUMENT REMINDERS Make an outline! Remember that this is a persuasive essay; have strong topic sentences, and make specific points Use of “I” and “me” is acceptable, but don’t over-do it. Avoid the use of “you” Personal examples are acceptable, but also cite class literature or current events Don’t start a paragraph with an example!
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RHETORICAL ANALYSIS REMINDERS OUTLINE your essay Have strong topic sentences that argue your position Only cite examples from the passage Don’t just cite rhetorical terms/strategies; explain them and show how they develop the writer’s argument. Don’t start a paragraph with an example
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