Writing

40 minutes

3 questions (1 with primary source, 1 with secondary source, 2 without stimulus- you pick one)

Pay attention to the descriptor; i.e. identify, describe, explain

Completely answer the question as concisely as possible

60 minutes

read 7 documents and plan (~15 minutes)

write your essay (~45 minutes)

thesis responds to the prompt

use at least 6 documents, source at least 3 (HIPP)

specific example does not mean people, date, and place- just show knowledge of something that relates to your thesis

complexity means show both sides of an argument

40 minutes

3 prompts - choose 1

plan and write an essay

thesis responds to the prompt

structure your essay/argument around comparison, causation, or CCOT (change and continuity over time)

specific example does not mean people, date, and place- just show knowledge of something that relates to your thesis

2-3 examples for evidence

complexity means show both sides of an argument