AP Euro

Day 2

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 Registering

S Open computer

S Go to collegeboard.org/joinapclass

S Class codes by period (see white board )

S WHY?
S How you sign up for AP Test (Paid for at totalregistration.net)
S Will have activities/review exercises directly from College
Board.
 Important Dates
(I will put on my website)

S August 23rd Registration/sign up opens

S Oct 4th initial deadline to sign up.

S November 1st is deadline WITH NO LATE FEES

S November 8 is deadline with $50 late fee.

S If need fee waiver see Ms. Exner (sexner@lvusd.org)

 Procedures

S “Gimmie 2”

S “Gimmie 4”

S “Test Formation”

S “Flip for it”

S “STANDARDS!”
 Trust Edsall

S I read all concerns on survey.

S The workload is not as bad as it might seem up front. IF you need help with
time management see me ASAP.
S You WILL improve at writing.

S I WILL Help you.

S Trust me, and do the work as assigned.

S Summer work was intended to offer a cushion for your grade. Most of you have
100% in the “hardest class on campus”
S Don’t drop.

S While it is hard, it is worth it because of how much you will learn and grow.
 Test Quiz Tomorrow

S Math questions: XXII-VIII= (10pts)

S Map Questions (10pts)

S 3 Short Answer questions (15pts total)

 SAQ’s

S Testing Format:
S 3 SAQ questions on Test
S Each one has 3 components (even if not obvious).
S RULE OF 3!!!!!
S Each Question will test a different skill AND a different time
period.

S Edsall’s approach
S You will practice so many of them it will become natural to
you.
 Requirements

S Must be specific (think it might be on reading guide/vocab list)

S Must be explained to answer the question.

S Must be short (it is not a thesis).

S Must answer the question

S AP: Time period, content, context
 SAQ Formula (3 Sentences)

Sentence 1: Restate prompt inserting specific answer (could be

a word, person, concept etc).

Sentence 2: provide definition/explanation of what your

specific answer is.

Sentence 3: Explain HOW/WHY this specific answer answers

the prompt given.
 Hints

S You will only have one sheet of paper for three parts.

S Indent

S Don’t write too much.

S Think of it as throwing a punch.

S Must be specific AND plausible.

S Ie MLK helping with slave revolts in the early 1800’s is NOT plausible.

S Do Not Double Dip!!!!!

S Show off what you know.

 Let’s practice on easy ones

S Explain one specific similarity between August and July.

S Explain one other specific similarity between August and

July.

S Explain one specific difference between August and July.

 Another easy one…

S Select one of the following ages and argue why it best

represents a turning point in your life.
A) 10 B)12 C)13

S Explain one specific piece of evidence which illustrates your

choice.

S Make an argument why one of the other options is not as

persuasive as the one you chose.
Try to write 1/3 rd of a prompt

S Use Out of the Flames as a content basis.

S Create 1/3 of a SAQ Prompt.

S Share with your neighbor. (“Gimmie 2”)

S Compare your prompt with theirs.

S Share with “Gimmie 4”