AP English Language and Composition Exam
Course A — Personal Opinion Essay
- How to Form and Develop Your Opinion on an Essay
- Basic Rhetorical Modes — Strategies for Composition & Essay Writing
- Basic Rhetorical Modes — Applying Rhetorical Modes for Composition & Essay Writing
- How to Support Your Personal Response Essay
- How to Organize & Arrange Your Essay
- Practice Essay
Course B — Literary Analysis Essay
- Introduction to Critical Reading: Analyzing Compositions or Literature – Close Reading
- Elements of Literature
- Recognizing Rhetorical Devices
- Analyzing Elements of Writing Style
- Introduction to Literary Theory – Approaches to Reading Literature
- Practice Essay
Course C — Synthesis Essay
- Critical Thinking
- Paragraph Development for Synthesis Arguments Essays
- Recognizing and Avoiding Logical Fallacies
- Using Logic & Reasoning in Argument Essays
- Advanced Planning or Outlining for Argument Essays
- Practice Essay
Each essay review packet includes:
- A sequence of skill-development exercises reviewed by a Du Monde faculty member by email
- A sample essay exam scored by a former or current AP Exam reader
Other services:
- Email conferencing
- Skype conferencing
- On-line tutorial assistance for problem areas