- Multiple Choice
- Read the passage before answering any of the questions. Only if running out of time should you do otherwise.
- Read questions and think about possible answers before looking at the choices.
- Don't let the vocabulary in the question throw you.
- Question types
-Context - What does this word or phrase mean in the context of the passage (keep in mind the author's intent)
-Antecedent - what does the quote refer to?
-Style - what techniques does the author use?
-Tone - What is the tone of the section? is it the author's tone or the speaker's tone?
- Essays
- Thoroughly read and understand the prompt. Misunderstanding the prompt is the most common mistake.
- skim, then do thorough reading of the selection
- mark it up, apply DIDLS
- helps to memorize a few meaningful quotes for the open prompts
Great overview of what we've learned. To be honest, I'm not really sure what else to say, this is a good structure for what we should do during the AP. I have no criticism.
ReplyDeleteGood description on AP test taking. One thing I would add is explaining the different types of multiple choice answers the test makers write, to make sure we do not fall into their traps.
ReplyDeleteKelly makes a good point. =)
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