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AP Seminar EOC Exam
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Notice here that it doesn’t say restate, but rather explain. That involves going into “why” and “how” the writer is saying what s/he is saying. So phrases like:
The author presents the scenario that
The author contrasts this with
The author supports this claim by
The author follows this with an explanation of why
The author outlines multiple example of
The author applies his claim to
The author addresses the counterargument by
You still want to move chronologically through the text, using specific examples along the way, but those “summary” examples shouldn’t exist without explanation as well.
Section 1, Part B
While Reading:
Establish the/ a theme connection among sources (jot down possibilities as you go)
Identify (jot down) the unique perspective/ attitude/ purpose of each source
After Reading:
Web possible arguments to make that are not overly broad, but not so narrow that you run out of things to talk about.
While webbing, make sure to list the provided sources you could use as support for each major idea AND other outside information you could bring in.
Do not start writing until you have created a web/ outline that includes all major ideas you’ll discuss as well as what evidence/ support you will use for each
AP Seminar EOC Exam
Four sources provided
3 short answer, 2 essay questions
90 minutes
While Writing
Use strong verbs: accentuate, assume, determine, outline, limit, offer, reiterate, italicize, posit, juxtapose, etc.
Avoid meaningless words such as “good” “bad” “thing” “a lot”
Avoid meaningless adverbs such as “very” “really” “truly”
Transition between ideas:
Furthermore, moreover, in spite of, despite, nevertheless, conversely, consequently, similarly
Cite sources (Source A) (Source B) (Source C) (Source D
Introduce writers and texts
Quote as well as paraphrase textual evidence
While Editing:
Re-read for major errors or unclear phrasing. Cross out if necessary and write arrows/ margin notes
40% of total score
Focus on a theme or issue that connects (2) of them and the different perspectives each represent.
180 minutes to complete
Section 1, Part A
One source provided
40 minutes
identify author's main idea, connection between claims and LOR, and evaluate effectiveness of evidence
LOR: Line of reasoning
explanation of your evidence or the authors evidence