AP Lang — Raise your score by mastering rhetoric + evidence
Times Edu trains students to score the way AP Lang is designed: read like a writer → build a claim → select evidence → write with clear line of reasoning → revise fast under time pressure.
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Exam Quick Facts
Section I: MCQ (45%)
- timer 60 Minutes | 45 Questions
- menu_book Reading Questions (23–25)
- edit_note Writing Questions (20–22)
Section II: FRQ (55%)
- timer 2 Hours 15 Minutes
- description Q1: Synthesis Essay
- psychology Q2: Rhetorical Analysis
- gavel Q3: Argument Essay
Common AP Lang Pain Points
We address the specific challenges that hold students back from scoring a 5.
MCQ Reading Fatigue
Students get lost in dense 19th-century passages and lose time re-reading without understanding.
Generic Arguments
Writing “fluff” or summarizing sources instead of building a defensible, nuanced thesis.
Rhetorical Device Listing
Simply spotting metaphors or alliteration without explaining why the author used them.
Synthesis Overload
Failing to organize 6-7 sources effectively, leading to a summary rather than an argument.
MCQ Writing Guesswork
Relying on “what sounds right” instead of grammatical rules and rhetorical purpose.
Don’t let these stop you.
4-8-12 Weeks
To Transformation
What Improves with Times Edu?
Higher MCQ Accuracy
Through proven elimination strategies and rhetorical reading.
Stronger Thesis + Line of Reasoning
Move beyond the 1-3-1 essay structure to sophisticated argumentation.
Better Integration of Evidence
Learn to embed quotes seamlessly and comment on them meaningfully.
Faster Planning & Execution
Develop muscle memory for 40-minute essay sprints.
Consistent Feedback Loop
Weekly feedback on your writing so you never practice mistakes.
Free 30’ Diagnostic & Personal Roadmap
Don’t guess where you are losing points. Get a breakdown by component, identify your top 3 score blockers, and receive a personalized study roadmap.
Exam Format Breakdown
The official structure we train you to master.
Section I: Multiple Choice
45% of ScoreQuestion Types:
- Reading: Rhetorical situation, claims, evidence (23-25 Qs)
- Writing: Organization, style, conventions (20-22 Qs)
Section II: Free Response
55% of ScoreEssay Types:
- Synthesis: Use sources to argue a position
- Rhetorical Analysis: Analyze writer’s choices
- Argument: Argue a position using own evidence
Skills Map: The Big Ideas
AP Lang isn’t just about grammar. It’s about understanding the mechanics of persuasion. We map every lesson to these four core College Board understandings.
Download full syllabus downloadRhetorical Situation
Reading for the writer, audience, purpose, and context.
Claims & Evidence
Identifying and creating defensible claims supported by specific evidence.
Reasoning & Org
Connecting evidence to claims and organizing logically.
Style
Understanding word choice, syntax, and tone effects.
Times Edu Strategy Playbook
How our students gain points fast.
MCQ Reading — “Answer what the question is really testing”
Stop reading passively. We teach routines to identify the purpose, audience, and main claim instantly. Learn fast elimination moves for distractors.
MCQ Writing — “Edit like an AP examiner”
Focus on high-yield skills. Understand exactly what a sentence must achieve grammatically and rhetorically to be correct.
FRQ 1: Synthesis — “Build a real argument from sources”
Plan your argument in the 15-minute reading period. Don’t let sources dictate your essay; use them as ammunition for your own claims.
FRQ 2: Rhetorical Analysis — “Choices → effect → purpose”
Build your essay around major rhetorical choices. Use our “Paragraph Engine” to ensure you always connect choices to the author’s purpose.
FRQ 3: Argument — “Evidence-based, not opinion-based”
Master the REHUGO evidence bank framework. Finish strong with a conclusion that extends the argument’s implications.
The Learning Loop
Our 4-step weekly process guarantees progress.
Teach
Live instruction on strategy, breaking down prompts and passages.
Practice
Timed drills in class to build stamina and apply skills immediately.
Feedback
Detailed written feedback on essays within 48 hours.
Report
Weekly progress reports sent to parents tracking score trends.
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