Ap(r) English Language & Composition Crash Course, 2nd Edition: Get a Higher Score in Less Time (AP Crash Course (REA)) - Softcover

Hogue, Dawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738612391 ISBN 13: 9780738612393

Verlag: RES & EDUCATION ASSN, 2018

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REA's AP® English Language and Composition Crash Course® is the top choice for the last-minute studier or any student who wants a quick refresher on the course.

Written by Dawn Hogue, M.A., an AP English teacher with many years of classroom experience, the book gives students the topics and critical context that will matter most on exam day.

Crash Course® puts AP® test candidates on the inside track to a higher score. Packed with powerful test strategies and unmatched insight into the workings of the exam, the book equips students to effectively apply the skills demanded of test-takers. In addition, the author provides tips for mastering the multiple-choice questions as well as the three required essays, with special emphasis on handling the synthesis essay.

The book comes with a true-to-format full-length online practice test with diagnostic feedback, automatic scoring, and detailed answer explanations to allow students to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses so they can gauge their test-readiness.

New to this second edition of REA's AP® English Language and Composition Crash Course® is a chapter with AP-style practice questions to help you maximize your score. 

With REA's Crash Course®, students can prep more efficiently, reinforcing the crucial concepts and boosting their AP® score.

About REA's Prep:

Fully aligned with the AP® English Language and Composition Exam

Quick Review format is perfect for time-crunched AP® students

Focuses on key skills and must-know content

Full-length online practice exam with diagnostic feedback based on official College Board materials

New second edition include a chapter with AP®-style practice questions to help you maximize your score

About the Author

Dawn Hogue has taught all levels of high school English and was an AP® English teacher for the Sheboygan Falls School District, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin for many years. Ms. Hogue received her B.A. in English, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She earned her M.A. in Education from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and her M.S. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

She is interested in promoting technology and web resources in the classroom and maintains a website (www.mshogue.com) for that purpose. English Language and Composition Crash Course is the second Crash Course Ms. Hogue has written for REA. She is also the author of English Literature and Composition Crash Course.

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Dawn Hogue has taught all levels of high school English and was an AP® English teacher for the Sheboygan Falls School District, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin for many years. Ms. Hogue received her B.A. in English, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She earned her M.A. in Education from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and her M.S. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

She is interested in promoting technology and web resources in the classroom and maintains a website (www.mshogue.com) for that purpose. English Language and Composition Crash Course is the second Crash Course Ms. Hogue has written for REA. She is also the author of English Literature and Composition Crash Course.

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AP English Language and Composition Crash Course

By Dawn Hogue

Research & Education Association

Copyright © 2018 Research & Education Association, Inc.
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-0-7386-1239-3

Contents

About Our Book, v, 
About Our Author, vi, 
PART 1 Introduction, 
Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP English Language and Composition Exam, 3, 
Chapter 2 The Student's Tools: What You Can Do to Ensure Success, 7, 
Chapter 3 Classifying Nonfiction: Genres, Patterns, and Purposes, 11, 
Chapter 4 Representative Authors and Texts, 21, 
PART II Elements of Argument, Style, and Rhetoric, 
Chapter 5 Basic Elements of Language, 43, 
Chapter 6 Rhetoric and Rhetorical Strategies, 53, 
Chapter 7 Logical Fallacies, 71, 
Chapter 8 The Writer's Tools: Diction, Tone, Style, Imagery, and Figurative Language, 75, 
Chapter 9 Syntax: Sentence Construction and Word Order, 85, 
Chapter 10 Grammar Basics, 93, 
PART III Analytical Reading and Thinking, 
Chapter 11 Engaged and Active Reading, 113, 
Chapter 12 Enhancing Vocabulary, 123, 
Chapter 13 The Value of Perspective: Why Point of View Matters, 133, 
Chapter 14 The World of Ideas: Philosophies, Concepts, and Literary Themes, 141, 
Chapter 15 Irony and Satire: Reading Between the Lines, 161, 
PART IV Research and Writing, 
Chapter 16 Free-Response Questions, 179, 
Chapter 17 Essay Basics: Creating Excellence Through Structure, Style, and Voice, 193, 
Chapter 18 Citing and Documenting Sources Effectively, 221, 
Chapter 19 Free-Response Question 1: The Synthesis Essay, 231, 
Chapter 20 Free-Response Question 2: Rhetorical Analysis, 257, 
Chapter 21 Free-Response Question 3: The Persuasive Essay, 269, 
Chapter 22 Six Tips for Better Essays, 279, 
PART V Mastering the Multiple-Choice Section, 
Chapter 23 General Test-Taking Strategies, 285, 
Chapter 24 Types of Questions in the Multiple-Choice Section, 289, 
Chapter 25 Practice Multiple-Choice Questions, 295, 
Reiteration: Advice Worth Restating, 315, 
References, 319, 

CHAPTER 1

Keys for Success on the AP English Language and Composition Exam

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell

OVERVIEW

Congratulations! You have chosen to enhance your AP English Language study with the help of this Crash Course. You are a person who wants to know more and go further. That speaks well of your intent to do what it takes to succeed. In the chapters that follow, you will get content-specific help, tips for success, and general insight about what you need to know to be successful on the AP English Language and Composition exam. This chapter gives you a glimpse into the structure and scoring of the exam as well as general ways you can prepare yourself for the big day in May.

STRUCTURE OF THE EXAM

Part I: Multiple Choice — There are typically 4 or 5 passages to read and 52 to 55 multiple-choice questions to answer in 60 minutes. This section represents 45 percent of your total score.

Part II: Free Response — You are given a 15-minute reading period, then 120 minutes to write three essays: a synthesis essay, a rhetorical analysis essay, and a persuasive (argument) essay. This section represents 55 percent of your total score.

Test proctors will give a ten-minute break between Part I and Part II. (Your AP English Language and Composition instructor is not allowed to proctor your exam.)

SCORING THE EXAM

The multiple-choice section of the exam is scored by machine. Scores on the multiple-choice section are based only on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

The three essays are scored by College Board readers in early June. Readers include college professors and experienced AP English teachers who meet for this purpose. These readers score essays using scoring guides created by the College Board's test development committee for this exam. Your essay is not identified by name or geographical location.

The scores from Part I and Part II are combined to create a composite score. Scores are reported to students and designated colleges in July.

AP SCORE SCALE

5 Extremely well qualified

4 Well qualified

3 Qualified

2 Possibly qualified

1 No recommendation

Qualification means you may receive college credit or advanced placement at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

In their information to students, the College Board writes that, "You may be very surprised to see that your composite score can be approximately two-thirds of the total possible score and you could still earn a grade of 5!" Earning that score on other exams might translate to an "F" at worst and a "D" at best. In other words, you do not have to get all the multiple-choice questions correct or write perfect essays to get a high score on the exam.

In the 2017 figures reported by the College Board, 55 percent of all students who took the exam scored a 3 or higher. And while only about 9 percent of students scored a 5, which says a bit about the difficulty of the exam, you should focus on the high number who passed. A score of 3, 4, or 5 will commonly earn you college credits or placement, but always check with your intended colleges for their AP credit policy.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EXAM DAY

What you can (should have) and cannot have in the exam room:

PREPARING YOURSELF

1. Eat well in the weeks prior to the exam. Since the AP English Language exam is generally scheduled in the morning, get used to eating breakfast, so that you can eat a good breakfast on exam day. A good breakfast for your brain consists of fruit, lean protein, and complex carbohydrates. Also, drink water instead of sugared drinks. Energy drinks are notoriously loaded with sugar and should be avoided.

2. Get enough sleep and not just the night before the exam. Establish good sleep patterns in the weeks prior to the exam. High school students typically do not get enough sleep. Aim for 8–9 hours a night.

3. Wake up early enough to be fully awake and ready to go on exam day. Set your alarm so you don't oversleep. You don't want to be groggy!

4. Caffeine may help you be more alert, but overdoing it can make you jittery and make it difficult for you to focus. If you are not accustomed to caffeine, don't have any on exam day.

5. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes on the day of the exam. Prepare for fluctuations in room temperature by wearing layers that you can adjust.

See more in Chapter 2 about what you can do to prepare for exam day.

Test Tip

Don't take my word for it. Research the effect of health and wellness on academic performance. You'll enhance your informed and active reading skills by doing this research.

CHAPTER 2

The Student's Tools: What You Can Do to Ensure Success

Diligence is the mother of good luck. — Benjamin Franklin

OVERVIEW

Any study text is useless if you don't pair it with your best intentions. This brief chapter simply outlines what you can do to enhance your own success.

A MATTER OF TIME

You may have heard the saying, "What's worth doing, is worth doing well." This is so true for...

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• Verlag: RES & EDUCATION ASSN
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0738612391
• ISBN 13: 9780738612393
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
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