English Composition: AP English Language & Composition Exam Prep

Although the Advanced Placement (AP) exam for English language and composition is a source of stress for many students, the friendly, multicultural teen hosts of this title in the English Composition series help make test preparation much easier. Presenting lots of information quickly but also clearly—using plenty of onscreen examples—this program will be useful both in aiding students to focus their initial studies and make reviewing more effective. Although not a substitute for the bulk of learning that must precede preparing for the exam, this guide is nevertheless extremely beneficial, drawing on literary works that students should be familiar with to illustrate various concepts and highlight relevant terminology. In addition to offering a breakdown of the test itself—giving students a heads-up of what to expect—the program offers important scoring and time-management strategies, including tips for handling the daunting essay portion of the test. A particularly noteworthy feature here is “30 in 30”: basically 30 one-minute explanations of essential topics (such as “Critical Analysis and Literary Discourse”). Distilling information down to the necessary—using actual examples from AP tests, such as an essay by Joan Didion and a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge—accompanying materials here include a complete practice exam, as well as useful fact sheets covering major literary periods, literary terminology, and other topics. Other titles in this series include AP U.S. History Exam Prep, AP Chemistry Exam Prep, and AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam Prep. Highly recommended. Aud: H, P. (E. Gieschen)