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Download free-response questions from past AP English Language & Composition exams, along with scoring guidelines, sample responses, and scoring distributions.
- 2007 Scoring Statistics
Scoring statistics for the 2007 AP English Language and...
- 2007 Scoring Statistics
AP English Language and Composition Rhetorical Analysis Free-Response Question (2020) Sample Student Responses 1 Sample A [1] To this very day, hate surrounds us. It was no different in the twentieth century, with segregation and rampant wars prevalent. Citizens of all nations were being left behind in rubble and
May 28, 2014 · Write an essay in which you evaluate the pros and cons of Singer’s argument. Use appropriate evidence as you examine each side, and indicate which position you find more persuasive.
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Many people spend long hours trying to achieve perfection in their personal or professional lives. Similarly, people often demand perfection from others, creating expectations that may be challenging to live up to. In contrast, some people think perfection is not attainable or desirable. Write an essay that argues your position on the value of stri...
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The thesis, which is stated at the end of paragraph 1, takes a nuanced position on the value of striving for perfection: “While there are drawbacks to being encouraged to be perfect from a young age, perfection is something to strive for especially in one’s professional life, although there should be more room for mistakes in one’s personal life.” ...
The response makes a defensible claim in the second and third sentences of paragraph 1. This multisentence thesis distinguishes between perfection itself and the act of striving for it: “The value of perfection is none because it simply doesn’t exist. However, the act of striving for perfection holds much value.”
The evidence provided in the response is mostly general, with references to a “‘perfect person’” and the “perfect student” but with very little explanation or commentary to link the evidence to the argument (e.g., “my whole life I wanted to be the perfect student, soccer player, and daughter. Life, however, does not work that way”). Much of the com...
Exam Content and Format. The AP English Language and Composition Exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long. There are two sections: Section I is 1 hour and consists of 45 multiple-choice questions, accounting for 45 percent of the final score. Section II is 2 hours, 15 minutes and consists of 3 free-response questions accounting for 55 percent of the ...
Jun 7, 2021 · Reviews subjects on the test, offers test-taking strategies and tips on essay writing, and includes five full-length practice exams with answers and explanations. Includes index. Getting acquainted with the test.
AP Lang Rubric Project . You will create a thematic rubric that demonstrates your understanding of the AP scoring rubric for your AP Language essay assignments in this class. You will choose a theme or topic to use to demonstrate each row and subsequent score on the rubric.
