HOW TO GET A “7” ON YOUR AP ESSAY.

Everyone is capable…

A score of “7” for your essay is realistic.

Everyone is capable…

A score of “7” for your essay is realistic.\ Papers that score a 7 have a thesis that

correctly identifies and answers the question/prompt.

Everyone is capable…

A score of “7” for your essay is realistic.\ Papers that score a 7 have a thesis that

correctly identifies and answers the question/prompt.

They have 2 or more points that back up the thesis.

Everyone is capable…

A score of “7” for your essay is realistic.\ Papers that score a 7 have a thesis that

correctly identifies and answers the question/prompt.

They have 2 or more points that back up the thesis.

They give at least 1 appropriate example for each point.

Everyone is capable…

A score of “7” for your essay is realistic.\ Papers that score a 7 have a thesis that

correctly identifies and answers the question/prompt.

They have 2 or more points that back up the thesis.

They give at least 1 appropriate example for each point.

They EXPLAIN the example and show how it backs up the point.

4 steps to a “7”

1. Thesis2. Proof3. Examples4. Explanation

Step 1: Thesis

Step 1: Thesis

Read the prompt and make sure you KNOW what it is asking for.

Step 1: Thesis

Read the prompt and make sure you KNOW what it is asking for.

Identify what information you need to give/cover. Many AP prompts will ask you to cover several things.

Step 1: Thesis

Read the prompt and make sure you KNOW what it is asking for.

Identify what information you need to give/cover. Many AP prompts will ask you to cover several things. AP World History: Analyze how political

transformations contributed to continuities and changes in the cultures of the Mediterranean region during the period circa 200 C.E. to 1000 C.E.

Analyze how political transformations contributed to continuities and changes in the cultures of the Mediterranean region during the period circa 200 C.E. to 1000 C.E.

We are looking at SEVERAL things that need to be covered: What ARE the political transformations? How did they contribute to continuities

and changes in CULTURE? Keep all of this narrowed in focus to the

Mediterranean region during the period between 200-1,000 CE.

Step 1: Thesis

Make sure your thesis answers the question that is being asked. We need to know what your stance is on

the topic. Make sure your thesis can be argued

against (It is not a statement of a fact, but of your opinion.)

Your thesis should appear within the first paragraph of your essay.

Step 2: Proof

Each of your paragraphs should:

Step 2: Proof

Each of your paragraphs should: Directly back up your thesis statement.

(If it doesn’t directly relate to backing up your thesis and supporting your stance, it doesn’t belong in your essay.)

Step 2: Proof

Each of your paragraphs should: Directly back up your thesis statement.

(If it doesn’t directly relate to backing up your thesis and supporting your stance, it doesn’t belong in your essay.)

Be dedicated to one proof or support of your thesis, this keeps your essay organized and logical.

Step 2: Proof

Each of your paragraphs should: Directly back up your thesis statement.

(If it doesn’t directly relate to backing up your thesis and supporting your stance, it doesn’t belong in your essay.)

Be dedicated to one proof or support of your thesis, this keeps your essay organized and logical.

DO NOT keep repeating your point. Say it once and ……. STEP 3…

Step 3: Examples

If you are backing up your proof/support with examples it shows that your thesis is not just a guess, it is an EDUCATED guess.

Step 3: Examples

If you are backing up your proof/support with examples it shows that your thesis is not just a guess, it is an EDUCATED guess.

Be sure your examples are appropriate. If it doesn’t back up your point, use a different example. (If you have no examples then you should pick a different support/point for your thesis).

Step 4: Explanation

You MUST explain your examples.

Step 4: Explanation

You MUST explain your examples. YOU MUST explain your examples.

Step 4: Explanation

You MUST explain your examples. YOU MUST explain your examples. YOU MUST EXPLAIN your examples.

Seriously though, the difference between a score of a “5” and a “7” lie in the sophistication of your argument/writing. To get to a level of “7” the readers need to know that you understand what you are writing about…

Step 4: Explanation

Your explanation needs to show how your example proves your point, which then proves your thesis.

Step 4: Explanation

Your explanation needs to show how your example proves your point, which then proves your thesis.

This way your Essay contains only information relevant to the question being asked. It makes it easier to write and it packs more of a punch for the reader.

Recap.

Thesis- Answer the question.

Recap.

Thesis- Answer the question. Proof- Back up your answer to the

question.

Recap.

Thesis- Answer the question. Proof- Back up your answer to the

question. Examples- Back up your proof to the

answer for the question.

Recap.

Thesis- Answer the question. Proof- Back up your answer to the

question. Examples- Back up your proof to the

answer for the question. Explain- Explain why your examples

prove your points which prove your thesis.

NOW GO BE AWESOME!!!!!

No more essays that have no thesis. No more essays that have pointless

paragraphs. No more essays that have no

structure. No more essays THAT SCORE BELOW

A “7”!