How to Study for Your AP LANG EXAM!

Summary

Tim Freitas, a YouTube content creator and author, introduces a new US history-based practice packet for AP English Language students, designed to complement the AP US History course. The packet includes 90 unit-based multiple-choice questions and a practice exam, with each reading aligned with corresponding AP US History units. Draft essays and multiple-choice questions were crafted by Tim's students who excelled in APUSH, providing a realistic practice experience. The packet also offers sample responses and detailed scoring commentary to guide students on what to focus on for exam success. Available as an add-on to the APUSH ultimate review packet or included in the AP Lang ultimate review packet, this resource aims to enhance students' preparation for their AP exams in May.

Takeaways

• 📚 Tim Freitas is a YouTube content creator and author specializing in AP English Language resources.
• 🤝 AP English Language and Composition and AP US History are commonly taken together by students.
• 🌟 The Garden of English has created a US history-based practice packet for AP English language students.
• 📈 The practice packet includes 90 unit-based multiple choice questions and a new practice exam with scoring resources.
• 🔗 The units in the practice packet are aligned with AP US History units, providing a dual focus on language and history.
• 📅 Unit 1 in AP English Language corresponds with the dates 1491-1607 from AP US History.
• 💡 The practice packet helps students prepare for AP Lang while also enhancing their knowledge of US history.
• 👨‍🎓 Three students who excelled in APUSH contributed to the creation of the practice packet's essays and multiple-choice questions.
• 📝 The practice packet includes student-written sample essays and detailed scoring commentary to guide writing improvement.
• 📚 The practice packet is included in the Garden of English's AP Lang Ultimate Review Packet.
• 📈 Students can also purchase the history-based practice packet as an add-on to the APUSH Ultimate Review Packet.
• 🌈 The Garden of English aims to ensure students feel fully prepared for their AP exams in May.

Q & A

Who is Tim Freitas?

Tim Freitas is a YouTube content creator and a Senior author for the ultimate review packet for AP English language students.

What are the two most common AP courses that students take at the same time?

AP English Language and Composition and AP US History are the two most common AP courses that students take simultaneously.

What is the new resource created by the Garden of English for AP English language students?

The Garden of English has created a US history-based practice packet for AP English language students.

How many unit-based practice multiple choice questions are included in the new practice packet?

The new practice packet offers a total of 90 unit-based practice multiple choice questions.

What is unique about the reading material in the new review pack?

Each reading in the review pack has a US History focus, with units matched from AP US History to the units in AP English Language.

What time period does the reading for Unit 1 of the practice packet cover?

The reading for Unit 1 covers the time period from 1491 to 1607.

How do the practice essays in the packet relate to APUSH responses?

The practice essays are history-based and are written to resemble APUSH responses, providing students with a similar experience to what they would encounter in APUSH exams.

Who wrote the draft essays and multiple choice questions for the practice packet?

Three of Tim Freitas' actual students, who took APUSH and excelled in their exams, wrote the draft essays and multiple choice questions.

What additional resource is provided for each student-written sample in the practice exam?

For each student-written sample, detailed scoring commentary is provided, explaining what each paper does well and what improvements are needed for exam success.

In what two ways can students access the new practice packet?

The practice packet can be accessed by purchasing the Garden of English's AP Lang ultimate review packet or as an add-on to the APUSH ultimate review packet.

What does the AP Lang ultimate review packet include?

The AP Lang ultimate review packet includes exclusive content videos, 180 practice multiple choice questions, and two practice exams.

What is the goal of the Garden of English in creating these resources?

The goal of the Garden of English is to help students feel entirely prepared for their AP exams in May.