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APUSH Exam Info Multiple Choice The majority of multiple-choice questions are on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Approximately 20 percent of the questions deal with the period from the first European explorations through 1789 45 percent with the period 1790 through 1914 35 percent with the period 1915 to the present. There may be a few multiple-choice questions on the period since 1980. Multiple Choice Political institutions and behavior and public policy account for approximately 35 percent of the questions Social and cultural developments account for approximately another 40 percent. The remaining questions are divided between the areas of diplomacy and international relations (15 percent) and economic developments (10 percent). Multiple Choice

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HST560A?B: AP World History | AP World History Exam Strategies ?2011 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 4 Copying or distributing without K12?s written permission is prohibited. AP World History Exam Strategies Multiple Choice Test-Taking Tips What should I do before answering a question? Read the question without looking at the answer options. Come up with an answer before looking at the distracters. Read all options before selecting the answer. How much time should I spend on each question? You can estimate the amount of time you should spend on each question by dividing the number of questions on a particular section of the exam by the amount of time allotted for that section of the exam. Use this number as a

APUSH thesis

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How To Write an A.P. U.S. History Thesis Statement What is a thesis? A thesis statement is the position a student is going to take, the argument that is going to be made. It is therefore the answer to the question being asked. What is not a thesis? The thesis statement is not a fact; it is an informed interpretation of the facts. Neither is the thesis/argument just an opinion. Instead, the thesis is the reasoned judgment of the student. Don?t understand the prompt? Thesis will not be good = essay flops Don?t feel like answering the prompt? JUST DO IT! Answering the prompt will ensure a fair score Answering the prompt with good/great theses/arguments ensures a much higher score The Importance of Understanding the Prompt

ch_3_planning_and_drafting_your_paper.pdf

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Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 3 ? Planning and Drafting your Paper 3.1 The Writing Process ? The writing process consists of the following stages 1. Understanding the assignment 2. Zeroing on a topic 3. Gathering information 4. Organizing the information 5. Developing a thesis statement 6. Writing the first draft 3.2 Understanding the assignment Following directions is crucial. Ask yourself what the assignment allows you to accomplish. By doing so, you can find your purpose. 3.3 Zeroing on a topic A subject is a broad discussion area; a topic is one small segment of a subject. If you choose your own topic, pick one narrow enough so that you can develop it properly

ch_2_strategies_for_successful_reading.pdf

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Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 2 ? Strategies for Successful Reading When you are presented with a literary work and are asked for an analysis: ? Knowledge and experience help assess events, ideas, and conclusions. ? Consider how the various parts of the writing fit together. ? Try to anticipate the direction the writing will take. - but don?t take a biased view either, for this can be problematic and lead you towards creating an erroneous analysis. 2.1 A first reading A. Orient yourself to the background of the essay 1. Be on the lookout for credibility and source B. Use the title as a clue 1. Some signal the writer?s primary strategy (comparison, definition, argument) C. Skim to get the gist of the article

APUSH Essay Practice

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1 A.P. U.S. History 2008-2009 Writing Pack Essay Instructions 1. Essays are to be completed in blue/black ink. 2. All essays are to be short, concise and to the point. 3. Essays will be scored on a scale of 1-9. Standards are rigorous. 4. Conferences on essays will be available before school. Any conferences beyond that are by appointment only. 5. Suggested length: 1? to 2 pages (5-6 paragraphs). Nine Suggestions for Better Essays 1. Be certain you understand the question and attempt to answer it. Underline the command words. If there is more than one part to the question, be sure to address each. 2. Use facts to support your thesis, argument and generalizations. Make specific references as

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1 A.P. U.S. History 2008-2009 Writing Pack Essay Instructions 1. Essays are to be completed in blue/black ink. 2. All essays are to be short, concise and to the point. 3. Essays will be scored on a scale of 1-9. Standards are rigorous. 4. Conferences on essays will be available before school. Any conferences beyond that are by appointment only. 5. Suggested length: 1? to 2 pages (5-6 paragraphs). Nine Suggestions for Better Essays 1. Be certain you understand the question and attempt to answer it. Underline the command words. If there is more than one part to the question, be sure to address each. 2. Use facts to support your thesis, argument and generalizations. Make specific references as

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1 A.P. U.S. History 2008-2009 Writing Pack Essay Instructions 1. Essays are to be completed in blue/black ink. 2. All essays are to be short, concise and to the point. 3. Essays will be scored on a scale of 1-9. Standards are rigorous. 4. Conferences on essays will be available before school. Any conferences beyond that are by appointment only. 5. Suggested length: 1? to 2 pages (5-6 paragraphs). Nine Suggestions for Better Essays 1. Be certain you understand the question and attempt to answer it. Underline the command words. If there is more than one part to the question, be sure to address each. 2. Use facts to support your thesis, argument and generalizations. Make specific references as

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