Hey y'all, have any of you seen or worked on some really good examples of AP Lit FRQ 2s? I'm looking for some inspiration to polish my own response. Bonus points if your example feels approachable and easy to learn from!
Hello! I hope you're finding the AP Lit course enjoyable. It's great that you're looking for examples to polish your response to FRQ 2. By honing your skills, you'll be better prepared for both the exam and college-level literature courses.
A wonderful resource for finding high-quality, student-written FRQ responses is the College Board's AP Central website. They provide a wide variety of samples from past AP exams, along with scoring guidelines and commentary from exam graders. You can find a comprehensive list of past FRQs and corresponding student samples by visiting this link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-literature-and-composition/free-response-questions-by-year
To find FRQ 2 examples specifically, click on a year you're interested in, and you’ll be directed to a PDF document that contains the question along with student samples, scoring, and commentary. Since FRQ 2 prompts you to analyze a provided literary passage and can vary in theme and focus, it's essential to browse through different years to gather inspiration from a range of topics.
In addition to College Board's resources, look for online forums and educator resources that may share student work to help provide insight into different approaches to FRQ 2. Just remember always to use these sources for inspiration and learning purposes only, never to plagiarize or imitate.
By studying various examples and considering the feedback from graders, you'll get a clearer idea of what makes for a strong FRQ response. Take note of patterns in high-scoring samples, like clear and concise thesis statements, strong textual support, and insightful analysis. Also, consider the structure of the response, paying attention to transitions and how the author organizes their argument.
Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep working on your responses and feel free to ask your teacher for feedback on the areas you may need to improve. Good luck with your AP Lit studies!
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