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ap world history cram – dbq & leq essay strategies

originally streamed on April 24, 2021 with Melissa LongneckerTeacher
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Get ready for the AP World History exam with strategies for DBQ and LEQ essays. This cram session covers thesis writing, contextualization, evidence use, sourcing, and how to earn every point on the rubric. You'll learn practical tips for both essay ...more

curriculum note

This video is from 2021 and describes an exam format (paper/pencil vs. digital options with different question combinations) that may have since changed. Some rubric details—such as the number of documents required for sourcing—should be verified against the current AP World History scoring guidelines.

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AP World History: Modern Exam

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Welcome and Introduction

  • 0:35

    Audience Check-In

  • 1:36

    Session Overview

  • 2:42

    Contest Giveaway Details

  • 4:47

    Social Media Engagement

  • 5:19

    Upcoming Streams

  • 6:51

    Today's Focus Areas

  • 8:54

    DBQ Basics

  • 10:31

    DBQ Logistics

  • 13:37

    Rubric Key Elements

  • 14:09

    Sample DBQ Prompt

  • 16:49

    Sample Thesis Example

  • 20:46

    Contextualization Tips

  • 26:31

    Evidence and Support

  • 29:39

    Evidence Example

  • 33:18

    Sourcing Analysis

  • 38:31

    DBQ Strategy Breakdown

  • 43:13

    LEQ Overview

  • 45:52

    LEQ Rubric

  • 49:59

    Historical Thinking Skills

  • 53:44

    LEQ Planning Tips

  • 56:25

    Complexity Point

  • 57:28

    Upcoming Cram Sessions

  • 59:34

    Discord and Questions

  • 1:01:06

    Final Encouragement

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