Free Response Questions : DBQ, LEQ, and SAQ Writing Practice for AP Classes
An ongoing weekly course reviewing the essential parts of writing AP free response questions including DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs.
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This course is specifically designed to review the various types of free response questions on Advanced Placement exams. In particular, we will review short answer questions (SAQs), long essay questions (LEQs), document based questions (DBQs). We can also review the four types of essay questions in the American Government and Politics exam. The format of the course will be as follows: Week of March 20 - SAQ practice - introduction to the ACE method Week of March 27- SAQ practice - ACE method applied to released questions For the month of March we will spend time reviewing and practicing released SAQs using the "ACE formula" - answer the questions, cite evidence and give an example. Students will be assigned SAQ and will work together and with the instructor to answer SAQs. Their answers will be compared to acceptable AP responses. Week of April 11- LEQ/DBQ practice - thesis/contextualization Week of April 18 - LEQ/DBQ practice - evidence/HIPP Week of April 25- LEQ/DBQ practice - evidence/HIPP Week of May 2 - LEQ practice - outside evidence/Complexity/historical thinking skills We will review released LEQs using the AP rubric. Particular emphasis will be on the evidence portions of the essay.
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At TeachAnew, we partner with parents by providing comprehensive, personalized solutions, whether it's homework help for the elementary school learner, executive functioning skills for middle and high school students, or guidance for the college-bound young adult. We teach students K-12 in all subjects, including Math, English, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Geography as well as a variety of Advanced Placement classes, such as US History and Human Geography. We celebrate each student's purpose, respect their opinions, and allow them to grow in a safe environment. Our teachers are dedicated to providing exciting and challenging courses using fun and innovative methods.
TeachAnew's founder Colleen is a lifelong learner who believes in the importance of critical thinking. She is a licensed attorney with a BA in History who combines the analytical process with Socratic teaching to make learning fun!Reviews
Live Group Class
$35
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
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