How to Plan Your TimeHow to Plan Your Time ❮❮ 13 13APRIL
Skim the Introduction and Chapter 1.
Carefully go over the “Rapid Review” sec-
tions of Chapters 5 through 10.
Strengthen, clarify, and correct your weak
areas after taking the Diagnostic/Master
exam.
Write a minimum of three sample open-
ing paragraphs for each of the three types
of essays.
Write a minimum of two timed essays for
each type of essay on the exam.
Complete Practice Exam 1.
Score yourself and analyze your errors.
Refer to the appropriate chapters to cor-
rect weaknesses.
Refer to the Bibliography.If you feel unfamiliar with specific forms
of discourse, refer to the list of suggested
appropriate works.
Develop a weekly study group to hear
each other’s essays and discuss writing.
Skim and highlight the Glossary.M AY—First two weeks (THIS IS IT!)Complete Practice Exam 2.
Score yourself and analyze your errors.
Refer to the appropriate chapters to cor-
rect weaknesses.
Go to the movies. Call a friend.
Get a good night’s sleep. Fall asleep know-
ing you are well prepared.GOOD LUCK ON THE TEST!Calendar for Approach C:
4- to 6-Week Preparation for the AP English Language and Composition ExamAt this point, we assume that you have been developing your argumentative,
analytical, and writing skills in your English class for more than six months.
You will, therefore, use this book primarily as a specific guide to the AP English
Language and Composition exam. Remember, there is a solid review section in
this book, to which you should refer.
Given the time constraints, now is not the time to try to expand your AP
curriculum. Rather, it is the time to limit and refine what you already do know.STRATEGY“One of the first steps to success on the AP exam is knowing your own study habits.”
—Margaret R., AP Language teacher