AP Euro

Day 2

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 Trust Edsall

S I read all concerns on survey.

S You WILL improve at writing.

S I WILL Help you.

S Trust me, and do the work as assigned.

S Summer work was intended to offer a cushion for your grade. Most of
you have 100% in the “hardest class on campus”
S Don’t drop.

S While it is hard, it is worth it because of how much you will learn and
grow.
 Test Tomorrow

S Math questions: XXII-VIII= (8pts)

S Map Questions (8pts)

S AP Prompt words (on my website) fill in the blank with no

word bank. (4pts)

S 3 Short Answer questions (15pts total)

S 2 MC questions based off of one document (2pts)

 SAQ’s

S Testing Format:
S 4 SAQ questions on Test
S Each one has 3 components (even if not obvious).
S RULE OF 3!!!!!
S Each Question will test a different skill AND a different time
period.

S Edsall’s approach
S You will practice so many of them it will become natural to
you.
 Requirements

S Must be specific (think it might be on reading guide/vocab list)

S Must be explained to answer the question.

S Must be short (it is not a thesis).

S Must answer the question

S AP
S Time period, content, context
 Hints

S You will only have one sheet of paper for three parts.

S Indent

S Don’t write too much.

S Think of it as throwing a punch.

S Must be specific AND plausible.

S Ie MLK helping with slave revolts in the early 1800’s is NOT plausible.

S Do Not Double Dip!!!!!

S Show off what you know.

 Let’s practice on easy ones

S Explain one specific similarity between August and July.

S Explain one other specific similarity between August and

July.

S Explain one specific difference between August and July.

 Another easy one…

S Select one of the following ages and argue why it best

represents a turning point in your life.
A) 10 B)12 C)13

S Explain one specific piece of evidence which illustrates your

choice.

S Make an argument why one of the other options is not as

persuasive as the one you chose.
Try to write 1/3 rd of a prompt

S Use Out of the Flames as a content basis.

S Create 1/3 of a SAQ Prompt.

S Share with your neighbor. (“Gimmie 2”)

S Compare your prompt with theirs.

S Share with “Gimmie 4”

 Procedures

S “Gimmie 2”

S “Gimmie 4”

S “Test Formation”

S “Flip for it”

S “STANDARDS!”