5 Steps to a 5 AP Spanish Language

by LAVOIE DENNIS

• ISBN13: 9780071377164
• ISBN10: 0071377166
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-14
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Cada año, más de un millón estudiantes toman uno o más exámenes avanzados de colocación universitaria (AP), y, según proyecciones oficiales, ese número continuará elevándose en los próximos años; porque estos exámenes confieren importantes ventajas a quienes los resuelvan bien. Los puntajes altos del AP son imprescindibles para la admisión a la mayoría de las universidades de élite. Además los estudiantes compiten por las concesiones y becas que se logran con ellos. Y aminoran los gastos que involucra el estudio universitario.Este libro se diseñó para ayudar a los postulantes, la cual se estructura alrededor de un plan de cinco pasos: El primero es desarrollar un plan del estudio; el segundo es construir conocimiento; luego hay que desarrollar habilidades para las pruebas y las estrategias de resolución (pasos tres y cuatro); finalmente, la confianza al rendir las pruebas.

Author Biography

Barbara Murphy is on the faculty of Syracuse University's Project Advance in English. She taught AP Language and other college-level courses for over 20 years. She has been a reader of the AP Language and Composition Exam and is a consultant for the College Board's AP Language and Composition division.

Estelle Rankin taught AP Literature for over 25 years. She was honored with the AP Literature Teacher of the Year Award in 1996 and received the Long Island Teacher of the Year Award in 1990.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
PART I HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Strategies	3	(1)
Introduction to the Five-Step Program	3	(1)
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Spanish Language Exam	4	(1)
Overview of the Three Plans	5	(6)
Calendars for Each of the Plans	11	(3)
Graphics Used in This Book	14	(3)
PART II AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE EXAMINATION
Background on the Advanced Placement Examination	17	(1)
Reasons for Taking the Advanced Placement Examination	18	(1)
What You Need to Know About the AP Examination	18	(4)
The Advanced Placement Spanish Language Examination Format	22	(3)
Spanish Language Diagnostic Test	25	(19)
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for the Diagnostic Test	44	(10)
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results	54	(5)
PART III COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND PRACTICE
Exam Section I, Part A: Listening Comprehension	59	(33)
Short Dialogue and Short Narrative Practice	59	(1)
Strategies	59	(5)
Longer Listening Practice	64	(13)
Listening Scripts for Short Dialogues, Short Narratives, and Longer Passages with Answers Highlighted in the Text	77	(15)
Exam Section I, Part B: Reading Comprehension: Modified Cloze Passages	92	(13)
Strategies	92	(2)
Modified Cloze Passage Practice	94	(7)
Answers and Explanations for Modified Cloze Passages	101	(4)
Exam Section I, Part C: Reading Comprehension: Error Recognition	105	(20)
Strategies	105	(1)
Error Recognition Practice	106	(10)
Answers and Explanations for Error Recognition	116	(9)
Exam Section I, Part D: Reading Comprehension: Longer Passages	125	(13)
Strategies	125	(1)
Reading Comprehension Practice	126	(10)
Answers and Explanations for Longer Passages	136	(2)
Exam Section II, Part A: Written Expression: Cloze Passages	138	(10)
Strategies	138	(2)
Cloze Passage Practice	140	(4)
Answers and Explanations for Cloze Passages	144	(4)
Exam Section II, Part A: Written Expression: Sentence Fill-ins	148	(23)
Strategies	148	(3)
Sentence Fill-in Practice	151	(10)
Answers and Explanations for Sentence Fill-ins	161	(10)
Exam Section II, Part A: Written Expression: Essays	171	(9)
Strategies	171	(2)
Graphic Organizer I: Flowchart	173	(1)
Graphic Organizer II: Venn Diagram	174	(1)
Self-Assessment / Peer Checklist	175	(1)
The Writing Process	175	(1)
Practice Essay Topics	176	(3)
A Sample Rubric for Writing	179	(1)
Exam Section II, Part B: Speaking: Picture Sequences	180	(25)
Strategies	180	(1)
Sample Picture Sequence with Student Notes and Response	181	(3)
Picture Sequence Practice	184	(20)
A Sample Rubric for Picture Sequences	204	(1)
Exam Section II, Part B: Speaking: Directed-Response Questions	205	(119)
Strategies	205	(1)
Sample Directed-Response Questions and Responses	206	(3)
Directed-Response Questions	209	(8)
A Sample Rubric for Directed-Response Questions	217	(4)
PART IV PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Practice Exam 1	221	(23)
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Practice Exam 1	244	(11)
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results	255	(2)
Practice Exam 2	257	(21)
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Practice Exam 2	278	(10)
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results	288	(5)
APPENDIXES
Appendix I: Ordering and Connecting Words for Smooth Writing	293	(2)
Appendix II: Common Mistakes	295	(5)
Appendix III: Common Verbal Expressions	300	(16)
Appendix IV: Some Expressions for Convincing and Persuading, Giving and Receiving Information, and Expressing Feelings	316	(4)
Appendix V: Bibliography	320	(4)
Appendix VI: Websites	324