1. AP ESSAYS!
How do I make a 5!!

2. Good Essay Writing Tips 101
Read the question
Write a thesis paragraph that contains your thesis
Use analysis… relate everything back to your thesis
Details and supporting facts!
Define important terms
Stay on task
Best grammar
Organize!
Synthesis… extend or modify the thesis!

3. Good Essay tips- DON’Ts
DO NOT USE “I”
Do not just narrate or write a laundry list
No personal opinions
DO NOT ASK RHETORICAL QUESTIONS
DO NOT WRITE IN THE PRESENT TENSE
Don’t use exact dates unless your know them
Don’t use first names unless you know them
DO NOT USE SAT WORDS THAT ARE FORCED
Do not over generalize

4. Types of Essay Questions
Compare and Contrast
Historical Causation
Change over Time
Periodization
*** Must ADDRESS THE PROMPT

5. Support for argument (0-2)
Scoring
Thesis statement (0-1)
Support for argument (0-2)
Application of historical thinking skill (0-2)
Synthesis (0-1)

6. Directly address all parts of the question
Thesis (0-1)
Directly address all parts of the question
Does not just restate the question
All or nothing points

7. Support for argument (0-2)
Specific Evidence (1 pt)
Clearly state how the evidence supports the thesis (2pts)

8. Application of Historical Thinking Skill (0-2 points)
You must show use of the historical thinking skill. If it is continuity and change over time and you only address the fact it changed then you get no points (1 pt)
Analyze examples that illustrate the change (2 pts). Have to address both parts to get the point
Linked with Support for Argument

9. SYNTHESIS (0-1 POINT)- CONCLUSION!!
3 Ways to Synthesize
Extend or modify the argument
Add an additional category beyond the prompt- political, economic, social, cultural, geography, race/ ethnic/gender
Connect the topic to other historical period, geographic areas, context or circumstances (in America!!)

10. Acceptable Thesis
X. However, A and B. Therefore, assertion. 3 sentences. X is counterargument A and B are main body paragraphs Assertion- what I will argue.

11. What key elements make a good parent?
Practice Prompt
What key elements make a good parent?
Brainstorm 3-4 main ideas