5 Steps to a 5 AP English Language, Second Edition (5 Steps to a...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 292 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill
• Edition: 2nd Edition February 23, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071488545
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071488549
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Description


A PERFECT PLAN for THE PERFECT SCORE

Packed with hundreds of tips and strategies, 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Literature is your ultimate resource for scoring big on the AP exam and earning valuable college credits. It gives you a choice of study techniques, so you can find one that fits your learning style. Sharpen your analytical, interpretive, and writing skills with:

• Your choice of three customized study programs
• Practice Exams modeled on the real test
• All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:

Step 1: Develop the Study Plan

Step 2: Develop the Knowledge

Step 3: Develop the Skills

Step 4: Develop the Strategies

Step 5: Develop the Confidence

About The Author


Estelle M. Rankin taught AP English Literature for more than 25 years and received the AP Literature Teacher of the Year award from the College Board.

Barbara L. Murphy has been an AP Reader since 1993 and is a consultant for the College Board's AP English Language and Composition.

Reader Reviews
I used this book this summer in a prep course our district has designed to give students a boost going into AP Language and Composition as their first AP course. I found Part III, the comprehensive review, to be most helpful in preparing students to use the skills needed for analysis, argument, and synthesis. AP exam multiple-choice questions are easy to find, but I like that this book offers something more: a comprehensive overview of the essays and the literary/rhetorical terms and a clear outline of the body of knowledge needed to approach the exam successfully. I also trust Murphy and Rankin as experienced AP teachers and exam readers. My students were not bored, and went into their AP courses feeling confident.