Mastering the LEQ Format for AP History Exams

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing a Long Essay Question (LEQ) for AP exams. It covers the importance of understanding the prompt, crafting a strong thesis, and contextualizing the argument. The tutorial also explains how to effectively use evidence and develop analysis and reasoning skills to achieve a high score. The video is part of a larger course that delves deeper into writing skills for various AP history exams.

Which AP exams use the same rubric for the LEQ?

• AP World, APUSH, and AP Euro

• AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics

• AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science

• AP Literature, AP Language, and AP History

What is the first step in writing an LEQ?

• Gathering historical evidence

• Writing the conclusion

• Reading the prompt carefully

• Creating a thesis statement

What should you mark on the LEQ prompt first?

• The document number

• The time period

• The conclusion

• The essay length

How many points can you earn for a well-crafted thesis in an LEQ?

• One point

• Four points

• Two points

• Three points

Which formula can help set up an essay for the complexity point?

• John Irish's formula

• The simple thesis formula

• The five-paragraph essay formula

• The AP standard formula

What is essential for earning the contextualization point in an LEQ?

• Mentioning every historical event in the period

• Quoting the textbook

• Writing a long introduction

• Using specific historical evidence

What is the minimum number of pieces of evidence you need to use in an LEQ?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the purpose of contextualization in an LEQ?

• To conclude the essay

• To list all the documents used

• To set the stage for your argument

• To provide a summary of the essay

What does the analysis and reasoning section of the rubric assess?

• Number of sources cited

• Length of the essay

• Grammar and spelling

• Use of historical reasoning

How can you earn the complexity point in an LEQ?

• By including many quotes

• By writing a long essay

• By using a counter argument throughout the essay

• By using difficult vocabulary