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These links provide the basic information about how to write each essay structure and technique wise (most are pdf links) and off of this knowledge should strategies be placed.

https://writewellapp.com/how-to-write-an-argumentative-essay.html

https://www.albert.io/blog/how-to-get-a-9-on-argument-frq-in-ap-english-language/

argumentative essay

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&ved=0ahUKEwiqr__LrpXbAhXBna0KHWS-AccQFgiBATAN&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcpshs.net%2Fourpages%2Fauto%2F2014%2F5%2F27%2F56049922%2FHow%2520to%2520Write%2520a%2520Synthesis%2520Essay.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3Ed650m3BVjZMqMzQm9OoP

synthesis essay

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjjx-7vrpXbAhULMawKHf1MBGQQFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org%2FDepartments%2Fenglish%2FDocuments%2FRhetorical%2520Analysis%2520guidelines.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0mFycI2LHu2UFA4GGmWjrT

rhetorical analysis essay

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0ahUKEwiFlqaIr5XbAhVGQq0KHTIsBCkQFgh3MAc&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tracy.k12.ca.us%2Fsites%2Fkhs%2FSiteCollectionDocuments%2FSummerAssignments%2FAPEng3Glossary.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0odLvHXo2nNkvc_wb_1nxZ

rhetorical device list

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Don't cram and damage your sleep schedule right before the test

you'll probably be less focused and more stressed as a result

eat well before the exam

you want to be comfortable and not distracted if you're hungry or too tired

bring layers of clothes

it could be cold or the AC could turn on so it's better to just be prepared

it's nice to have a watch

just an extra way to keep track of time

bring a small but nutritious snack for the break

OPTIONAL: if you have an IEP or 504 plan, know that you might qualify for double or half extra time and that if it helps you to work the best you can, you should take the opportunity

never use this as a reason to slack though, be thankful for it

if you're interested in this as a possibility, talk to the school psychologist

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In the essay, you should take an opinion either siding, refuting, or qualifying the prompt. The essay also allows you to have a little more freedom in regards to evidence. It can be helpful to after reading the prompt, just brainstorm and be open minded about evidence. This is also where topics we learned from class can help jump in, such as citing transcendentalist ideals that we learned in class.

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So in the rhetorical analysis, you're analyzing what literary devices the author uses from a document and how it helps their purpose. For me, just reading and annotating the passage helped me develop my paragraphs based off what I would mark in my annotations to use as evidence. You should also directly quote the text for evidence rather than summarize in the synthesis

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If it helps, think of the Synthesis essay like a DBQ from APUSH, except without the history. Like the DBQ, there are documents given to use as evidence for an argument and you must use 3, but using 4 acts as a safety net in case you might have used one wrong. In your 15 minutes, try to brainstorm off the prompt for a thesis, then get to annotating the documents and deciding which to put in the essay and where. Typically the documents aren't to be cited in the introduction or conclusion and unlike APUSH, you must cite it as (source __) and not (doc ___). To cite, you don't have to directly quote either, you can summarize, then put the citation.

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These are strategies I used on the essays that helped me. One other important thing to note is that the essays will be done in pen!

annotating the prompts given can help to organize your thoughts

brainstorm your thoughts onto the prompt page and possibly create a small paragraph guideline diagram (sorting out what evidence to use in which paragraph and the purpose of the paragraph)

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At first, try to solidify a strategy that gets you to write great. Then, worry about how much time you're taking and how you can speed up while keeping that same quality writing. Spend the most time practicing the essay you have the most difficulty on.

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Try to practice an hour every day as soon as you have experienced practicing every section of the exam, and practice your weakest section. This can be through the homework the teacher gives or on your own time searching up practice tests, but either way try to get feedback from the teacher so you know how to improve.

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keep in mind, what you do that gives you the highest percent of correct answers and that doesn't have to be taught in class. For example, I learned one of my best strategies from an ACT Test tutor.

analyzing questions first, then reading

pros and cons: you'll know what you're reading for, but you might get caught on a certain idea suggested by a possible answer. You might also not get the full impact of the passage

. reading the passage first, then going to the questions

pros and cons: could seem slow, but you might also understand the passage better.

annotating the text can help gather thoughts

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An important thing to keep in mind when prepping are the reps and how to practice correctly. Practicing correctly is repeating what personally gets you the best results. For example, reading the questions first, then the passage. Repetitive practice is proven to help you learn and solidify a strategy, so for sure keep refining your best strategy.

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55 multiple choice questions with 60 minutes. This is 45%

3 essays all within the same 2 hours, with a 15 minute reading period at first. This is 55%

essays include synthesis/document based, rhetorical analysis, and argumentative

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All we learn in class has ties to the exam and will help. Do all you can to retain what you learn at the beginning of the year until May. There will be a review, but it's the best to have a strong foundation to review off of, and don't be afraid to talk with the teacher about time and planning, it will definitely help.