1. I can reflect on my results, look for patterns, and make goals to improve.
Mock Exam Results

2. Agenda Overview of Class Data Most Commonly Missed Questions
Multiple Choice Self Reflection and Goal Setting
Review Essay scores
Determining Overall Score for Mock Exam
Overview of the Test and Strategies
Multiple Choice Practice

3. Pass Back individual student data and copy of the Multiple Choice Exam

4. Standards Based Scale Number Correct Actual Percentage SBG Score
50-55/55
91%-100% 4
44-49/55
80%-89%
3.5
33-43/55
60%-78% 3
25-32/55
45%-58%
2.5
17-24/55
31%-44% 2
11-16/55
20%-29%
1.5
5-10/55
10%-18% 1
0-4/55
0%-7%

5. AP Mock Exam - Score Graph
Average:64% Scans: Std. Dev.:15%

6. Using the Question Descriptors and Performance Data, determine which questions you struggled with and look for patterns of misunderstanding.
Rhetorical Function – These are the rhetorical strategies the author has used to achieve his or her purpose. For example, Definition, Classification, Exemplification,
Meaning – This question may deal with the purpose of all or only part of the passage. Pay particular attention to the question stem to determine which is needed. If you are looking at the purpose of the entire passage, the correct answer will be a broad concept; alternatively, if you are looking at the purpose of a paragraph, an example, even a sentence, the correct answer may just relate to a small claim and will likely be a more specific answer choice.
Structure – The organization the author uses to enhance the argument and achieve purpose. The language exam has a number of questions related to the organization of the entire passage or of individual paragraphs. Pay particular attention to how the paragraphs relate to one another and to how the sentences progress one to another. Does one paragraph offer an answer to questions posed above? Is one sentence qualifying a statement made earlier? Are the sentences in opposition? Verbs used in these questions include but are not limited to the following: qualifiers, focuses, compares, signals, clarifies, differentiates, claims, expands, supports, conflicts, emphasizes, illustrates, decries, satirizes, cites counterexample, critiques…
Other - For lack of a better term, these miscellaneous questions ask about key ideas, facts, and concepts in the passages. These are not to be confused with knowledge and comprehension questions, however. They require you to interpret the passage and understand the nuances of the subject matter, the author’s claims, and any related material. As with all the questions, make sure your answer choice is not in opposition to the author’s purpose.

7. Using the Question Descriptors and Performance Data, determine which questions you struggled with and look for patterns of misunderstanding.
Tone – Questions about tone deal mainly with the author’s attitude about the subject matter. Remember that this cannot be in opposition to the author’s purpose for the passage. Also, keep in mind that synonymous or very similar words in varying degrees will appear as your choices. [i.e. resigned, detached, civil] Approach extreme word choices with caution and use the diction from the passage to help you make your final decision
Diction - These questions almost always lead you to a line number to find the context. Make sure you understand fully the information before and after the actual word or phrase. Pay attention to the diction and also remember that the answer will not be in opposition to the author’s purpose for the passage.
Research - Some of these questions will test your technical knowledge of documentation. A good review of the basic citations for books, journal articles, and online sources will help. You will find this documentation guide on the library link on the Westwood website. Other footnote questions are the same as questions about the passage – main idea, organization, author’s attitude, etc. You must also be aware of how the footnote relates to the passage or allows you to understand the passage more clearly.
Figurative Language – These questions ask you about the type and meaning of figurative language. They may also ask about the effect/purpose of the author’s use of figurative language.

8. Most Commonly Missed Questions#8
15% answered correctly
#26
38% answered correctly
#39
38%answered correctly
#45
38% answered correctly
#53
33% answered correctly
#54
36% answered correctly
Additional low-scoring questions (percent correct between 40-60):
6, 7, 10, 27, 30, 37, 43, 44, 49, 52, 55

9. Determining your overall mock Exam Score
Look over ALL of your essays for the year and determine your average score on each type!
Synthesis
Rhetorical Analysis
Argument
With passing essay scores (6 or above), you only need to answer 50% of the questions correctly to score a 3 on the exam!
Use the Scoring Sheet along with your Multiple Choice Score and 3 Essay Scores to determine your Final Converted Score on the Mock Exam.
Then, use the table to determine your Probable AP Score.

10. Self Reflection and Goal Setting: Multiple Choice
Review your MOCK AP Exam scores
Complete Self-Reflection and Goal Setting over the Multiple Choice.
Rate yourself on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high) on your MC section.
Make one goal for yourself – how much will you improve before the AP test? What will you do to get there?

11. Overview of AP Lang Test

12. Test Break Down Multiple Choice (60 minutes) 4-5 passages
Pre-20th Century Passage and questions
At LEAST 1 Passage
20th Century Passage and questions
3-4 Passages
(10 minute break)
Essay (2 Hours + 15 minutes for reading time)
Synthesis
Rhetorical Analysis
Argumentative

13. Timing & Scoring
Multiple Choice – 60 minutes, Questions; 4-5 passages
Approx. 15 min to read and answer questions
Essays: 2 Hours, 15 minutes
15 minutes to prewrite/read
Approx. 40 minutes per essay
Verbal cue to move to 2nd and 3rd essay
DO NOT Keep Writing when time is called – they WILL void your test!!
Scoring
Multiple Choice=45%
Essays=55% (18.3% of total score per essay)

14. The essays!

15. Synthesis Provided with 4-8 sources
At least one image (photo, cartoon, graph) – you are not required to use this as evidence
Requires evaluating, citing, and utilizing sources
USUALLY argumentative (rarely analytical)
15 extra minutes for reading and prewriting
Watch out for: Trick Sources (like satire, political cartoons, etc)
TIPS:
Make sure to use the BEST Sources with the BEST information to support a position
MUST use at least 3 sources to earn a 4 or higher
CITE your sources – by (Source F), (Koppel), OR In Off Camera, Koppel argues…
Unlike AP USH….
Doesn’t Require recognizing bias
Doesn’t Require 60% outside info
Doesn’t Presume Prior Study of Topic – everything you need is in the sources

16. Rhetorical Analysis Given a passage and writing prompt
Requires analysis of language used for a specific purpose (usually how it creates an argument)
Must connect devices to their effects
Must tie to purpose specified in prompt
TIPS:
Don’t just list devices used – must be PURPOSEFUL
Device’s Effect can always be tied to ethos, pathos, logos
Consider “Why is this device used?”
Go to devices are: Style, Tone, Syntax, Diction
DIDLS (Diction, Imagery, Details, Language, Syntax)

17. Respond to author’s claim(s)
Argumentative Essays
Respond to quote(s)
Utilize rhetoric (strategic use of language to make an argument)
Focus on vocabulary and syntactical variety
Use SPECIFIC details/evidence
See MULTIPLE views of a topic
TIPS:
Watch out for the Hypothetical examples
Watch out for personal pronouns
Defend, Challenge, Qualify
Bring in outside examples
Personal
Historical
Literary
Respond to author’s claim(s)
A few paragraphs
Students must identify claim(s)
Students discuss validity and prove with evidence

18. Multiple Choice

19. Multiple Choice Breakdown
Types of Possible Passages
Pre-20th Century
Diverse Voices/Colloquialism
Feminist
Love of arts (like the Humanities passage on ACT)
Science or History with citations
3-5 Citation questions
Identify the correct citation.
Italicized vs. “Quoted” information
Identifying the Primary source vs. Secondary sources

20. Multiple Choice – An In-depth Look
Why is this test SO HARD??!!
Vocabulary
Author’s Purpose (some texts start with concessions)
“Boring” texts
“Ancient” texts
Nuanced answer choices (illustrates vs. defines – what’s the difference?)
EXCEPT questions
Roman Numeral questions (LUCKILY, there aren’t that many!)
One writer commenting on another (literary analysis)

21. Multiple Choice – An In-depth Look
Multiple Choice Strategies
Do a SOAPS Analysis or Rhetorical Triangle as you read the passage.
Look for justifications for your answer in the text (may not be phrased the same way).
Focus on what you DO know! Remember, if you can score a 6 on the essays, you only have to get approx. 50% of the MC questions right. Don’t stress yourself out!!
Pick the strategy that works for you:
Read the whole passage, then answer
Read paragraph by paragraph answer question by question
Read stems, read passage, answer
If you are running low on time – work the line # questions!!!
ALWAYS fill in EVERY SINGLE bubble!!!

22. Practice Multiple Choice
Read the passage and answer the questions.
You will have 10 minutes!