AP Seminar Exam Part A Strategies

Mrs. Minnick provides an overview of the AP Seminar exam, focusing on Part A, which includes three short answer questions. She explains the importance of understanding the key verbs: identify, explain, and evaluate, and how they relate to the exam's objectives. The video covers the rubric for scoring high, emphasizing the need to accurately describe arguments, explain the line of reasoning, and evaluate evidence. Mrs. Minnick suggests strategies for managing time and effectively answering questions, including reading strategies and marking claims and evidence. She also discusses the importance of footnotes and how to handle omitted sections in articles.

What is the suggested time allocation for Part A of the AP Seminar exam?

• 50 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the three questions in Part A?

• Explaining the line of reasoning

• Identifying the argument

• Evaluating the evidence

• Summarizing the article

What is a key strategy for managing time effectively during Part A?

• Skipping difficult questions

• Writing questions two and three before question one

• Ignoring the suggested time limits

• Reading the entire article twice

What is the purpose of marking claims with a 'C' while reading?

• To highlight confusing parts

• To identify key claims

• To mark irrelevant sections

• To note down questions

Which of the following is a recommended reading strategy for Part A?

• Ignoring the title

• Skipping footnotes

• Reading only the first paragraph

• Reading the first and last paragraphs

What should you do if an article contains an ellipsis?

• Rewrite the sentence

• Consider it as part of the argument

• Ignore the omitted content

• Guess what was omitted

When evaluating evidence, what should be considered first according to the rubric?

• Author's background

• Credibility

• Relevance

• Length of the evidence

Why is it important to explain why evidence is strong or weak?

• To avoid summarizing

• To fill up space

• To demonstrate understanding

• To confuse the reader

What is a common mistake when identifying parts of an argument?

• Ignoring the title

• Using too many examples

• Overgeneralizing

• Being too specific

What is a key takeaway for being successful in Part A?

• Ignoring the suggested time

• Using the language of claims and evidence

• Overgeneralizing the argument

• Guessing the omitted content