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You should really know about...

One way to prepare for the argument prompt of the AP Language and Composition exam and to improve your ability to synthesize information across contexts is to refine and explain the background information that you know and understand.

Tonight, choose a person, event or text that you know a lot about and describe it to us using your most sophisticated and engaging writing voice. For example, you might tell us about a television series that makes you think about the world in a new way, a current event that sparked your interest, a sports figure who inspires you, or a court case that gave you new perspective on the nature of democracy.

Requirements: 

• 250-300 words 
• Summary that captures the most significant aspects of the event/text/person
• Discussion of significance in our society or for you personally 
• Why you recommend that your classmates learn more about this topic/person/text 

You should really know about...

One way to prepare for the argument prompt of the AP Language and Composition exam and to improve your ability to synthesize information across contexts is to refine and explain the background information that you know and understand.

Tonight, choose a person, event or text that you know a lot about and describe it to us using your most sophisticated and engaging writing voice. For example, you might tell us about a television series that makes you think about the world in a new way, a sports figure who inspires you, or a court case that gave you new perspective on the nature of democracy.

Requirements: 

• 250-300 words 
• Summary that captures the most significant aspects of the event/text/person
• Discussion of significance in our society or for you personally 
• Why you recommend that your classmates learn more about this topic/person/text 

Popular Culture	Sports	Literature/Art	History	Current Events (Nationally and Internationally)
Duncan Sarah Elizabeth P. Bahiya Jenny	Kori Matthew Blaise Nikki Ruby	Kristy Lucia Annika Octavia Gabe Zoe	Julia Sophia Regis Campbell Mikaela John	Seim Cam Xanthe Alex Jonah Dillan Alex

Establishing Why This Information Matters (i.e., Why should a person care about this event/person/text?) X matters because _____________________. Although X may seem trivial, it is in fact crucial in terms of today’s concern over _________________. Ultimately, what X demonstrates is ________________________. Although X may seem of concern to only a small group of _________________, it should in fact concern anyone who cares about ________________.