1. AP Language Essay Overview

2. The Essay Section Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, Argumentative
Counts for 55% of your overall score
2 hours and 15 minutes
Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, Argumentative
Handwritten in blue or black ink

3. Keys to Success… Read and annotate prompt Always make a plan
Brainstorm list/cluster web
Outline (five sentences)
Marathon Mindset (pace is key, keep moving forward)

4. Timing the essays 15 minutes – reading and annotating the prompts
You still have 120 minutes
Average 30 minutes per essay (90 minutes all total for writing)
You still have 30 minutes to play with
Allow an additional 10 minutes for PLANNING and OUTLINING each essay

5. Drafting… Rely on your strengths Rely on your training
5 paragraph outline is your basis
Quality over quantity

6. Prepare yourself…
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