In writing, an argument can be considered valid if writers have evidence to support it. Free-response questions from the AP® English Language and Composition exam ask writers to craft three argumentative essays. One prompt asks test takers to develop a position using additional sources as evidence, while the other two involve a response to a test.

Concepts

advanced placement, argumentative writing, essay writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Pass out sample responses and review them before beginning the practice exam
• Find additional sources to use when answering the first question

Classroom Considerations

• Takes two hours to complete all three topics

Pros

• Encourages the use of multiple sources to form arguments
• Contains questions the AP® exam actually uses
  

Cons

• Question formats differ from the current style

Common Core

W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.9.a