
5 Steps to a 5: Writing the AP English Essay 2020
by Murphy, Barbara; Rankin, Estelle-
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Step 1 Set Up Your Study Program
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Training Program
Meet Your Trainers
Questions and Answers About the AP English Essay
Chapter 2 How Is This Book Going to Work?
Creating Your Personal Writing Profile
About the Basic Training Program
About the Icons Used in This Book
Step 2 Determine Your Readiness
Chapter 3 Review the Basics of Discourse
The Four Modes of Discourse
Warm-Up Exercises
Chapter 4 Review the Basics of Rhetorical Construction
Rhetorical Strategies
Exemplification
Contrast/Comparison
Cause and Effect
Classification and Division
Process Analysis
Definition
Description
Narration
Argument
Synthesis
Total Workout
Chapter 5 Review the Basics of Rhetorical Analysis
Rhetorical Devices
Rhetorical Techniques
Style
Total Workout
Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success
Chapter 6 Reading and Working Different Types of AP English Prompts
Key Words and Phrases
What Constitutes an AP English Prompt?
Chapter 7 Prewriting and Planning
Prewriting
Notating the Text
Two Sample Texts
Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Get a High Score
Chapter 8 Introducing the Essay
How The Professionals Do It
Opening Paragraphs
Student Samples
Total Workout
Chapter 9 Constructing the Body of the Essay and Supporting Syntax
Samples of the Body of the Essay
Student Samples
Supporting Syntax
Chapter 10 Writing the Conclusion of the Essay and Revising
Sample Conclusions
Student Samples
Revision
Sample Essays
Step 5 Build Your Test-taking Confidence
Chapter 11 Practice with Sample AP English Language Exam Essays
Sample AP English Language Essay Prompt 1
Sample Student Essays
Sample AP English Language Essay Prompt 2
Sample Student Essays
Sample AP English Language Essay Prompt 3
Sample Student Essays
Sample Synthesis Essay Prompt
Chapter 12 Practice with Sample AP English Literature Exam Essays
Sample AP English Literature Essay Prompt 1
Sample Student Essays
Sample AP English Literature Essay Prompt 2
Sample Student Essays
Sample AP English Literature Essay Prompt 3
Sample Student Essays
APPENDIXES
Appendix I Bibliography of Recommended Authors and Texts
Appendix II Glossary of Terms
Appendix III Web Sites Related to AP English
Appendix IV Answers for Practice Activities
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