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1999 AP® English Language and Composition Free-Response Questions AP Test Prep1999 AP® English Language and Composition Free-Response Questions AP Test Prep
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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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1999 AP® English Language and Composition Free-Response Questions

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A released Advanced Placed exam provides scholars with an opportunity to practice their English language and composition skills. After reading two passages about Florida's Okefenokee Swamp, they write essays analyzing how the distinctive style of each text reveals the purpose of each author.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

critical reading, essay writing, author's purpose, author's style

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Review the writing process with pupils prior to administering the exam 
  • Provide time for students to brainstorm ideas before writing

Classroom Considerations

  • Find the passage that accompanies the second question in the book Best American Essays, 1992

Pros

  • Includes an answer key with sample essay responses
  • Provides a rubric with comprehensive scoring guidelines

Cons

  • Does not include one of the reading passages for a free-response question

Common Core

W.9-10.9.a W.9-10.9.b W.11-12.9.a W.11-12.9.b

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