AP Test Prep

2004 AP® English Language and Composition Free-Response Questions

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Shall we agree to disagree? Scholars have the opportunity to choose a topic they feel is controversial in the world and express ideas about it. They complete essays that address the opposite views. In two other essays, they analyze a letter from a father to a son and an article by Richard Rodriguez.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Allow pupils to underline or highlight the text to mark key ideas
  • Discuss how letters help readers learn about the past from a personal perspective 
Classroom Considerations
  • Some scholars may need resources for researching controversial topics
Pros
  • Gives rubrics and sample writing to better assess students' answers
  • Offers three different types of text (letter, article, and research) for a well-rounded resource
Cons
  • None
Common Core