AP Test Prep

2009 AP® English Literature and Composition Free-Response Questions

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Scholars select a novel or play and craft an essay to discuss what the symbol reveals about the characters or theme. Writers also analyze a passage and a poem to determine how the authors use literary elements to relay their messages.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas

  • As guided practice, model how to deconstruct the first prompt and how to use highlighters to mark key elements of the text to use as examples
  • For independent practice ask partners to repeat the process with the second prompt
  • Select a text the class has studied and brainstorm suggestions for a response to the third prompt
  • Have groups use the rubric to score  one of the provided essays
Classroom Considerations
  • Estimates each question to take about 40 minutes
Pros
  • Offers teacher resources for scoring
  • Includes sample essays
Cons
  • None
Common Core