AP FRQ Writing

1. Verbs

1.1. Evaluate the verbs

1.2. Determine low/high threshold

1.3. What is the question asking you to do?

1.4. Read the stem again

2. Structure

2.1. To label or not to label

2.2. Use complete sentences

2.3. Close the loop

2.4. DO NOT write a proper essay.

3. Review

3.1. Check context clues

3.2. Refer back to the stem

3.3. Make sure you CLOSED THE LOOP!

4. Prewrite

4.1. Analyze topic (read the stem)

4.2. Determine point values

4.3. Write a rough outline