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  1. AP English Language and Composition Exam Questions

    Download free-response questions from past exams along with scoring guidelines, sample responses from exam takers, and scoring distributions. If you are using assistive technology and need help accessing these PDFs in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected].

  2. Synthesis Essay Materials

    The two synthesis essay questions below are examples of the question type that has been one of the three free-response questions on the AP English Language and Composition Exam as of the May 2007 exam. The synthesis question asks students to synthesize information from a variety of sources to inform their own discussion of a topic. Students are given a 15-minute reading period to accommodate ...

  3. PDF AP English Language and Composition Synthesis Essay ...

    AP®English Language and Composition Synthesis Essay Sample Student Responses. The College Board: Connecting Students to College Success. The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,000 schools ...

  4. PDF AP English Language and Composition

    In your response you should do the following: Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position. Select and use evidence from at least three of the provided sources to support your line of reasoning. Indicate clearly the sources used through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary.

  5. PDF AP English Language and Composition Question 1: Synthesis (2019) Sample

    AP English Language and Composition Question 1: Synthesis (2019) Sample Student Responses 4 Sample A [1] According to a recent report on limate change published by the United Nations, Earth's global climate temperature is expected to rise by 1.5°C in the coming decades and the effects can potentially

  6. How to Write the AP Lang Synthesis Essay + Example

    The AP Lang exam has two sections. The first consists of 45 multiple choice questions which need to be completed in an hour. This portion counts for around 45% of your total score. These questions ask students to analyze written pieces and answer questions related to each respective passage.

  7. How to Write the AP Lang Synthesis Essay with Example

    AP Lang Exam Basics. The AP Lang exam is separated into two sections. In the first section, students have one hour to answer a series of 45 multiple-choice questions. Here, about half of the questions are based on passages students read. The other half are focused on the best revision techniques.

  8. How to Write a Perfect Synthesis Essay for the AP Language Exam

    Here's an example prompt provided by the College Board: Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying six sources. This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. ... And that's an entire AP Lang synthesis essay example, written in response to a real AP Lang exam prompt! ...

  9. PDF AP English Language and Composition 2018 FRQ 1 Sample ...

    AP English Language and Composition Question 1: Synthesis (2018) Sample Student Responses 5 Sample B [1] Eminent domain, or the power of the government to take land from private owners in the name of the public good, has been a major source of controversy over the past few centuries.

  10. PDF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

    AP English Language and Composition Question 1: Synthesis (2019) Sample Student Responses. 1. The student responses in this packet were selected from the 2019 Reading and have been rescored using the new rubrics for 2020. Commentaries for each sample are provided in a separate document.

  11. Looking for examples of AP Lang synthesis essays

    1. Visit the AP English Language and Composition page on the College Board's website. 2. Scroll down and look for a section called "Exam Resources". 3. From there, find the link that says "AP English Language and Composition Student Samples" to view sample essays that have scored well.

  12. Short Essay: AP Language Synthesis

    The College Board provides 6-7 sources that might include articles, essays, graphs, and images, reflecting different perspectives on an issue. ... AP Language Synthesis Essay Example #1. Prompt: Over the past decade, there has been a rising trend of telecommuting, with many individuals working from home rather than in traditional office ...

  13. PDF English Language and Composition Reading Time: 15 ...

    Directions: The following prompt is based on the accompanying six sources. This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. Refer to the sources to support your position; avoid mere paraphrase or summary. Your argument should be central; the sources should support this argument.

  14. PDF AP English Language and Composition

    The synthesis prompt for this year asked students to use material from six provided sources and develop a position on the place, if any, of handwriting instruction in today's schools.

  15. AP English Language Exam Practice: Synthesis

    Resources you need to improve your Synthesis essay on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Includes revelant readings and practice problems. Note: For best results, click to highlight and copy/paste this list into your Fiveable Rooms Task Card to automatically create individual tasks. Jumpstart your studying in 5 seconds!

  16. How to write a good AP synthesis essay

    Here's a handy timeline to keep in mind during the 55-minute-long synthesis essay portion of the AP Lang exam: Reading the directions, sources, and prompt: 15 minutes. Analyzing the sources and outlining your response: 10 minutes. Drafting your response: 25 minutes. Reviewing and revising your response: 5 minutes.

  17. PDF ap06 english lang student samples

    The question directed students to read carefully an excerpt of William Hazlitt's 1827 essay, "On the Want of Money," and to analyze the rhetorical strategies the author uses to develop his position about money. Sample: 2A Score: 8. This essay's control and focus are evident from the first sentence.

  18. AP Synthesis Essay Examples?

    1. College Board: The College Board website is an excellent source as they create and administer the AP exams. You can find examples of synthesis essays from their past prompts, student responses, and scoring guidelines. Look for AP Language and Composition exams from previous years to find sample synthesis essay prompts and responses.

  19. PDF AP English Language and Composition

    Synthesis Essay 6 points Since the early 2000s, the United States government and a number of corporations have sponsored initiatives to improve education in the STEM disciplines: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  20. AP Language sample essays?

    1. College Board: The official website for AP Exams offers sample essays and scoring guidelines for previous years' questions. You can find specific examples of argumentative, synthesis, and rhetorical analysis essays, along with detailed explanations of the scoring rubric. Visit their website and search for "AP Language free response" to ...

  21. Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information from Past AP Exams

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