AP World Boot Camp

AP World Exam Review Boot Camp

Week of April 7th:

Day 1: Introduction & Periodization
    - Overview of the AP World History Exam format and scoring.
    - Introduction to periodization: defining key periods and themes.
    - Practice questions on periodization.

Day 2: Key Themes & Analysis
    - Discussion of key themes in world history (e.g., trade, religion, technology).
    - Analyzing primary and secondary sources.
    - Practice questions on key themes and source analysis.

 Day 3: Multiple Choice Strategies
    - Strategies for approaching multiple-choice questions effectively.
    - Practice multiple-choice questions from past exams.
    
Week of April 14th:

Day 4: Document-Based Question (DBQ)
    - Understanding the components of the DBQ essay.
    - Analyzing sample DBQ prompts and documents.
    - Writing a DBQ essay under timed conditions.

Day 5: Continuity & Change Over Time (CCOT)
    - Understanding the CCOT essay format.
    - Analyzing sample CCOT prompts and timelines.
    - Writing a CCOT essay under timed conditions.

Day 6: Comparative Essay
    - Understanding the Comparative essay format.
    - Analyzing sample Comparative essay prompts and comparative analysis.
    - Writing a Comparative essay under timed conditions.
    
Activities:Each session will include a mix of lecture-style teaching, practice questions, and timed essay writing.

Materials: we will use the released 2022 and 2023 AP World exams as practice.