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Series Details
About
Each week, we'll go over 1-2 components of the AP English Literature exam to help you feel as confident as possible! We'll be going over how to find your own magic formulas for essays, different ways to analyze prose & poetry, as well as personalized strategies for the MCQ section. AP Lit is a difficult class with a (considerably even more) difficult exam–there's no doubt about it. However, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can succeed if they dedicate themselves, even if literature may not be your cup of tea :,)
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Please message me if you are planning to skip a session so that I can send you any materials/documents we used that specific day. You will not be withdrawn for unexcused absences unless the sessions are fully booked.
Dates
March 21 - May 5
Learners
41 / 50
Total Sessions
13
About the Tutor
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Hi! My name is Mariana, but I usually go by Mari :) I'm a senior in a dual enrollment-specialized high school and my SAT score stands within the 99th percentile. Over my time in the American school system, I've learned that improvement is always possible as long as you understand what works for you and how to take full advantage of your resources. I adore pre-20th century literature, as well as philosophy. I hope that by being here I may help others in all academic endeavors!
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Upcoming Sessions
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Past Sessions
13
21
Mar
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Session 1
Other Topics
Today, we'll be doing an overview of the session material and introducing ourselves! We'll run through a discussion to assess how we should follow through with the sessions and so on. I recommend joining this session to acquaint yourself with our schedule and the topics we'll be covering.
25
Mar
EW
Session 2
Essay Writing
Today, we'll be focusing on our Poetry Analysis Essay (Q1). We will be working through a prompt together and discussing strategies for picking a poem (pesky, I know) apart efficiently. Be prepared to take notes and jot down ideas. You may do this online or on paper, I don't mind.
28
Mar
EW
Session 3
Essay Writing
Today, we'll be focusing on our Prose Fiction Argument Essay (Q2). We will be working through a prompt together and discussing strategies for picking a longer passage apart efficiently. Be prepared to take notes and jot down ideas. You may do this online or on paper, I don't mind.
1
Apr
EW
Session 4
Essay Writing
Today, we'll be focusing on our Literary Argument Essay (Q3). Since we may not have all read the same books, we'll be talking about ways that we can approach a Q3 and how to structure our essays instead of focusing on a specific prompt. Please be sure to have something to write with, whether it be online or on paper.
7
Apr
EE
Session 5
English Exams
Today we'll be working through the Multiple Choice section. Since this section is comprised of both poetry and prose excerpts, we'll use today to focus on poetry-based questions. Writing materials won't be required today.
8
Apr
EE
Session 6
English Exams
Today we'll continue working through the Multiple Choice section. Since this section is comprised of both poetry and prose excerpts, we'll use today to focus on prose-based questions. Writing materials won't be required today.
11
Apr
EW
Session 7
Essay Writing
Today we'll be writing a Q1 and Q2 Essay back to back to get a feel for the AP Lit Exam. To practice with accurate time limitations, this is all we'll be doing during this session. You may type or write the essays in accordance with your preference. (If you are registered to take the paper-based exam, I highly recommend getting yourself used to handwriting such a large amount within a rather small time frame. Hand cramps in the middle of a Q2 are NOT fun. Trust me, I know.)
15
Apr
EW
Session 8
Essay Writing
Today we'll be going over the essays you all wrote last session and reflecting on our experiences writing the essays back to back. We will run through what you all wrote with the group and use this time to discuss what we've succeeded in/what we need to work on. Please don't work on the essay outside of last session's time frame! Not finishing an essay is okay, as long as we identify what went wrong. There is never shame in that!
19
Apr
EW
Session 9
Essay Writing
Today we'll be going over a brief selection of books I recommend to read outside of school to build a "safety mattress" for your Q3 Essays. As you'll find out, I call these Q3 Gold Mines. These are books that cover a wide range of themes and easily make great foundations for a beautiful essay.
23
Apr
EE
Session 10
English Exams
Today we'll be working on a full(ish) practice test. I will create the assessment utilizing about 30 MCQ questions and all 3 essay prompts. However, you will not need to write the full essays. You'll only be writing down your thesis, claims, evidence groups, and potential sophistication point shots (extended metaphors/tensions/broader contexts) as if you were planning the essays. Please do not search up the answers to the questions! You'll more than likely find them, but that won't help you when I ask about your thought process and/or mix up the questions. More importantly, that won't help you succeed by any means. Just a heads up :)
26
Apr
EE
Session 11
English Exams
Today we'll be reviewing your practice tests! We'll run through what went well, what went wrong, and how confident we feel as of now. If any of you would like to schedule extra mini-sessions, we can discuss that now.
29
Apr
OT
Session 12
Other Topics
Closing session! Today will only serve to discuss final pointers and words of encouragement :) You all have worked so hard for your goals; I'm more than confident in your abilities!
4
May
EE
Session 13
English Exams
Review Session!