AP United States History US History Apush Writing Course
US History AP-Certified Teacher and National Scorer offering an 8 class course for writing in APUSH
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
Students will submit a complete DBQ and other writing assignments to receive feedback on how and where they can improve.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is a Self Paced and Subscription course with no live classes. However, students will receive individual feedback on the work they submit.
AP writing can be challenging for many students. I have taught AP US History, AP European History, and US History for a local college for many years. In addition, I have years of experience rating and grading SAQs, LEQs, and DBQs. I understand how to break down the writing requirements for AP into a simple formula that is easy for students to understand and replicate when they sit down to take their AP History exam. I teach students how to maximize their points.
The DBQ is worth 25% of the AP exam. (Document Based Essay Question)
The LEQ is worth 15% of the AP exam. (Lone Essay Question_
The SAQs are worth 20% of the AP exam. (Short Answer Question)
The DBQ, LEQ, and SAQ all require a specific set of skills to maximize the points awarded. We will cover the formula necessary for each to be successful on the exam.
Schedule:
Unit 1 - Short Answer Question (SAQ)
~How to write an SAQ
~Write an SAQ
Unit 2 - Long Essay Question (LEQ)
~How to write the Intro Paragraph for the LEQ and DBQ
~LEQ Essay Format
~LEQ Practice
~Write an LEQ
Unit 3 - Document Based Essay Question (DBQ)
~What is a DBQ
~How the DBQ is Scored
~How to write the Intro Paragraph for the LEQ and DBQ
~What is HIPPing
~Earning Body Paragraph Points
~Write a DBQ
We will address a different aspect of the DBQ. Eventually, students will be able to use these classes to formulate a complete DBQ essay using the step-by-step formula we cover in class. Topics that will be covered include:
• Analyzing Documents
• Introduction Paragraph
o Context
o Counter Argument
o Thesis
• Body Paragraphs
o Document Analysis
Describing
Supporting
Sourcing
o Outside Information
o Evidence
o Complexity
• Conclusion
Pre-recorded videos will be provided. Students will also be given assignments to create their own writing samples to submit for individual feedback.
This is a Self Paced and Subscription course with no live meetings. However, individual feedback will be provided based on student work samples. I will be available by appointment and I am in the Central Time Zone.Learning Goals
Students will be able to complete SAQs, LEQs, and DBQs.
Syllabus
3 Units
12 Lessons
over 2 WeeksUnit 1: Unit 1: Short Answer Question (SAQ)
Lesson 1:
How to write a Short Answer Question (SAQ)
Lesson 2:
Write a Short Answer Response
Unit 2: Unit 2: Long Essay Question (LEQ)
Lesson 3:
How to write an Introduction Paragraph for the LEQ and DBQ
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
LEQ Essay Format
8 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All sources will come from College Board's released AP Exams. They can be found at CollegeBoard.org. Below is a direct link to the AP US History released questions.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history/exam/past-exam-questions
Joined February, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Master's Degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University
I am an AP-certified teacher for AP US History and AP European History. I hold a Masters Degree in History and teach US History at a local college. I also have years of experience rating and scoring AP writing.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$100
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2 weeks of teacher support
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