AP Lit Exam Prep: FRQ Writing
In this 4-week course, students will receive close instruction in and practice with the 3 Free Response Questions on the AP Literature & Composition exam- Prose & Poetry Analysis, as well as the Open Question (#3). Great exam prep!
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will have assignments geared towards increasing their ease and skill with the FRQ section of the AP Lit exam. Assignments will include: practice with prompt analysis, mastering (and reviewing) academic vocabulary, reviewing literary works, and practicing essay writing.Assessment
Final assessment will include a full-length essay response to an FRQ of student's choice, with detailed individual feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
This class will meet 4 times for 45 minutes per session. Our focus will be on improving students' skills with the 3 Free-Response Questions on the AP Literature & Composition exam, approaching in early May of this year. Topics covered will include an overview of the 3 essay prompts, specific methods and strategies for addressing each, building content-specific vocabulary, and both guided and individual practice with sample prompts. Teaching will happen via live instruction during class meeting times, with time for questions and answers built in. Discussion and guided practice will be a regular part of our sessions, allowing students to ensure they are comfortable with the material covered. This course is a great way to prepare yourself for an upcoming AP English exam!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the three essay prompts on the AP Literature & Composition exam.Students will learn a specific strategy ("The Arch Method") for analyzing any FRQ 1 or FRQ 2 (poetry and prose analysis) questions on the AP Lit exam.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
AP Lit Exam: Intro to the FRQ Section
1. An overview of the 3 Free-Response Questions (essay prompts) on the AP Lit exam
2. Introduction to the Arch Method- learn how to tackle any FRQ 1 (poetry analysis) or FRQ 2 (literary prose analysis), ensuring you always know how to address the whole prompt
3. FRQ 2 guided practice
4. Introduction to key literary terms 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
FRQ 1 & 2: An In-Depth Look
1. Guided practice with poetry analysis- focus on FRQ 1
2. Guided practice with prose analysis- focus on FRQ 2 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
FRQ 3: The Open Question (Literary Analysis Essay_
A look into the third and final FRQ on the AP Lit Exam, with its differences from the first two.
1. Examining the prompt
2. Reading both widely and deeply to prepare
3. Strategies for choosing a novel to write about 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Summative Assessment: Write an FRQ Response
1. Students will select an FRQ of their choice (1, 2, or 3) for independent practice
2. Detailed feedback and scoring according to the AP Rubric will be provided 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should either be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an AP Literature & Composition course. The course will focus on better preparing students to succeed on the FRQ section of their AP Lit exam in May.
Supply List
A journal or notebook is helpful for note-taking during class sessions. Students are encouraged to use this or a device to help them keep class information organized in one place.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to the College Board AP website frequently through this course, in order to access prompts from previous exams. Students should have set up a free account on College Board; however, they will also have access to the materials during our class sessions.
Joined February, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught AP English (both Language and Literature) for nearly a decade in a public high school setting. The strategies your student will learn in this course are proven to help students improve their literary analysis and writing skills, and are likely to increase their overall AP English Literature exam score. Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-12 learners per class
