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AP US History Summer Prep - Get Prepared for Your Fall Course (With Coupon!)
Rachel McCue M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(3)
In this 2 week course, students will preview AP expectations for AP US History. This course will help students be successful in their fall course.
Use coupon MCCUE6IWPL10 to get $10 off this class!
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
The learning environment is very dynamic, and students will leave each section feeling confident in what to expect. The format is discussion based and very collaborative by using online whiteboards, as well as screen sharing AP writing rubrics and examples. Lessons included studying strategies, year overview of content, and SAQ, LEQ and DBQ writing. Content that will be showcased is comprised in Units 1-9 Unit 1: Period 1: 1491–1607 Students will learn about Native American societies as...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1AP Studying Strategies & Multiple Choice QuestionsStudents will see a scope of what content and time periods the AP test will cover. Students will learn strategies and view resources that can help them throughout the year. Students will be preview multiple choice question expectations. Students will be shown sources and walk through strategies for source analysis. Students will be shown paragraph sources. Students will review test taking strategies for multiple choice questions.Lesson 2AP Source AnalysisStudents will review multiple choice question expectations. Students will compare sources between paragraph written sources and images. Students will view various types of sources, ranging from images, political cartoons and graphs. Students will discuss strategies for analyzing sources. Students will practice ways to answer AP questions regarding sources, as well as how they will later be seen in DBQ's.Lesson 3Short Answer Writing OverviewStudents will preview SAQ's and will be taught the ACE response strategy and practice the strategy. Students will be taught ways to approach short answer questions as well as source comparison prompts.Lesson 4Long Essay OverviewStudents will preview expectations for long essay questions by reviewing the rubric used by AP graders. Students will learn what is needed in the essay and practice the strategy of scoring as many points as possible.Lesson 5Document Based Question Overview & Exam RecapStudents will preview expectations for document based questions by reviewing the rubric used by AP graders. Students will discuss the steps of answering DBQ questions, with source analysis and writing planning. Students will learn what is needed in the DBQ essay and practice strategies of scoring as many points as possible. Students will recap on expectations on the exam, as well as ways to set themselves up for success in the fall!
- Students will review expectations for the AP course and will be familiarized with writing rubrics and question types.
I have my Bachelors in History and my Masters in Education with the concentration on Curriculum. I am a former AP US History teacher and current AP US History tutor.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Each week, students will be given a practice prompt based on the lesson. Students will use what they learned in the lesson to answer the prompt using a rubric.
We will use a large variety of sources - Most importantly we will utilized AP writing rubrics and past AP tests that are published.
Joined December, 2023
4.7
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Master's Degree in Education from DePaul University
Hi there! I'm a work-at-home mom to the sweetest 1 year old. I have been a classroom teacher since 2016, and I am currently a full-time remediation and instruction tutor. I absolutely LOVE working with students one-on-one and in small groups. I...
Group Class
$150
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-18 learners per class
