AP English 3 (Composition and Language)

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<p>Hi, I'm not sure this is the right section but its the closest one to the question I have. So here goes.</p>

<p>Well I'm a sophmore now and I'm debating over what AP's to take. I'm probably gonna end up taking AP Chem, US and English 3. I have an A in English right now, but also its a very easy class. My teacher said we are going to have an In-Class essay this friday and it will determine wether we get into AP or not. </p>

<p>From what I've been told and heard AP English 3 is not on literature but more on the English language. My question is, what are essays in AP English 3 usually on? My teacher said it would be a topic debating the meaning of two words or something close to that. My question is, how should I write/prepare for it? Should I write the essay with a thesis and then 3 main connecting points or is there some other structure I should use for the class? Any help or guide to the class is welcome.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>go to collegeboard, students, ap, english language, sample tests, and you can see the past prompts for free</p>

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<p>I usually use that format, but I'm not tied to it. In class you'll read a lot of essays from famous writers/politicians and examine their rhetorical merits--you'll learn about fallacies and successful techniques for writing persuasively. It's a great class--I love it.</p>

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<p>Or if you go to my school...
you will learn absolutely nothing.</p>

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<p>Same as mine lablondie.
But to the OP, I have never heard of such a thing as a Lang essay "debating the meaning of two words". They're generally essays analyzing rhetorical startegies, which I guess y'all wouldn't know about. Or arguments where you pick a side and argue it. I hated this class. i sucked at the mc and picking out strategies. Haha it was fun times though.</p>