LEQ Writing Strategies and Techniques

The video tutorial provides strategies for maximizing points on the AP exam's LEQ section when time is limited. It outlines a step-by-step approach: choosing the most familiar prompt, writing a simple thesis, crafting a body paragraph with evidence, and optionally adding contextualization or extra evidence. The tutorial emphasizes quick decision-making and efficient writing techniques to earn up to four out of six points. Additional resources are suggested for those with more time to aim for full points.

What is the main challenge students face when they have only 10 minutes left on the AP exam?

• Staying awake and focused

• Understanding the question

• Writing a complex thesis

• Choosing the right prompt

What should you do first when selecting a prompt for your LEQ?

• Choose the one with the least information

• Pick the easiest one

• Choose the one with the most information

• Select the first one you read

How long should you spend on writing a thesis for your LEQ?

• One minute

• Five minutes

• Three minutes

• Ten minutes

What is the V-E-T method used for in writing a body paragraph?

• Vocabulary, Evidence, Thesis

• Vocabulary, Explain, Type

• Verify, Evaluate, Test

• View, Edit, Transform

What should you do if you have a couple more minutes after writing your body paragraph?

• Write a conclusion

• Add more evidence or contextualization

• Rewrite the thesis

• Start a new essay

What is the purpose of leaving a gap between the thesis and the body paragraph?

• To add more evidence later

• To write a contextualization paragraph

• To separate different ideas

• To make the essay look longer

What is the benefit of adding an extra piece of evidence to your body paragraph?

• It makes the essay more interesting

• It provides insurance if other evidence is weak

• It helps in writing a better conclusion

• It guarantees an extra point

What is the maximum score you can achieve by following the steps outlined in the video?

• Six out of six

• Three out of six

• Five out of six

• Four out of six

What should you do if you have more than ten minutes to write your LEQ?

• Add more body paragraphs

• Skip the contextualization

• Watch the additional video for full points

• Write a longer thesis

What additional resource is suggested for achieving a five on the AP exam?

• Extra tutoring sessions

• Study groups

• AP review packs

• Practice exams