5 Steps to a 5 AP Spanish Language, 2008-2009

316 Pages·2007·1.88 MB·English

by  Dennis LaVoie

5
FIVE STEPS TO A
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Preface, vii
About the Author, viii
Acknowledgments, ix
Introduction: The Five-Step Program, xi
STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program, 1
1. What You Need to Know About the AP Spanish Language Exam, 3
Background Information, 3
Some Frequently Asked Questions about the AP Spanish Language Exam, 4
2. How to Plan Your Time, 8
Three Approaches to Preparing for AP Exams, 8
Calendar for Each Plan, 12
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness, 17
3. Take a Diagnostic Exam, 19
Diagnostic Exam, 20
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations, 33
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results, 41
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success, 43
4. Tips for Taking the Exam, 43
Multiple-Choice Questions, 46
Free-Response Questions, 47
STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High, 49
5. Exam Section I, Part A: Listening Comprehension, 51
Short Dialogue Practice, 52
Short Narrative Practice, 54
Longer Listening Practice, 55
Listening Scripts for Short Dialogues, Short Narratives, and Longer Passages with
Answers Highlighted in the Text, 63
6. Exam Section I, Part B. Reading Comprehension: Longer Passages, 78
Reading Comprehension Practice, 79
Answers and Explanations for Longer Passages, 99
7. Exam Section II, Part A. Paragraph Completion with Root Words, 103
Paragraph Completion Practice, 104
Answers and Explanations, 108
8. Exam Section II, Part A: Paragraph Completion without Root Words, 113
Paragraph Completion Practice, 114
Answers and Explanations, 119
vi ❯ Contents
9.Exam Section II, Part A: Informal Writing (Interpersonal), 123
Informal Writing Practice, 124
Informal Writing Rubric, 127
10.Exam Section II, Part A: Formal Writing / Integrated Skills
(Presentational), 129
Formal Writing Practice, 135
Listening Sources for Formal Writing, 154
Formal Writing Rubric, 160
11.Exam Section II, Part B: Informal Speaking—Simulated Conversation
(Interpersonal), 162
Informal Speaking Practice, 163
Scripts for Informal Speaking, 176
Informal Speaking Rubric, 187
12.Exam Section II, Part B: Formal Oral Presentation / Integrated Skills
(Presentational), 189
Formal Speaking Practice, 190
Scripts for Formal Speaking, 199
Formal Speaking Rubric, 205
STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence, 207
Practice Exam I, 209
Practice Exam II, 233
Appendixes, 257
Ordering and Connecting Words for Smooth Writing, 259
Common Mistakes, 261
Common Verbal Expressions, 267
Convincing /Persuading; Giving/Receiving Information; Expressing Feelings, 286
Verbs and Verbal Expressions Requiring Prepositions, 290
Useful Expressions for Paragraph Completion without Root Words, 293
Web sites, 296
BIBLIOPGRREAFAPHCYE
Welcome to the AP Spanish Language review book. If you let yourself, you will learn a lot
from this book. It contains the major concepts and ideas to which you were exposed over
the past year in your AP Spanish class, as well as the concepts that you have been working
with since you started your study of the Spanish language.
There are many books on the market that contain the same information as is in this
book. However, I have approached the material a bit differently. Rather than providing you
with endless “drill and kill” types of activities in isolation, to review the thousands of gram-
matical concepts you have studied over the past four to five years, I am giving you the
opportunity to practice with questions just like those you will find on the various parts of
the AP Spanish Language Examination. And, instead of giving you a simple answer key, I
have tried to provide you with a brief and easily understood explanation of each answer
given.
Both the design and content of this new edition have been extensively revised. About
80% of the material in 5 Steps to a 5: AP Spanish Language is completely new. The expla-
nations, which are given in simple terms, are derived from my own analysis as well as from
observations that my own students have made with regard to the various types of questions.
There is definitely a lot to learn and review to prepare you for the AP exam; remember
how long you have been studying the Spanish language! Also remember that a course that
might lead to college credit has to be tough. I am not going to say that you do not need to
study to do well on this exam; you actually need to prepare quite a bit. This book will walk
you through step-by-step, section-by-section, and question type-by-question type. As you
practice and correct your errors, you may wish to make notes based on the explanations
given. Be sure to try to use as many of the study tips as possible provided at the beginning
of each chapter. These tips come from my many years of experience as both a teacher and
a student. They also come from students just like you who have taken this examination over
the years. Be sure to take the three practice tests. Do not take them just to see how you will
do; take them also to see what types of questions you particularly need to practice. Do the
practice essays that I have included to be well prepared for the essays on test day. Also, get
used to the format of the essays as well as the types of test questions you will encounter on
the examination.
Now it’s time to begin! First, take the diagnostic test in Step 2. After taking it, look
through the answers and explanations to see where you stand before you dive into the prac-
tice-review process. Be sure to look carefully at the hints at the beginning of each chapter;
these will help you become more comfortable and successful at answering the types of ques-
tions you will be asked. Finally, you might want to consider forming a study group with
some friends. Working together is more fun, and it sometimes helps to discuss out loud
possible answers to the questions. ¡Buena suerte!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DENNIS LAVOIE has taught AP Language and other college-level courses at Fairport High
School in Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester, New York, for 30 years. He has
worked with the College Board’s Pacesetter Spanish program from 1993 to 2002 as a
trainer, writer, and member of the test development and teacher certification committees.
He has also presented workshops and taught at summer institutes at the local, state, and
national levels on Pacesetter Spanish and Advanced Placement Spanish Language. Mr. Lavoie
has served on the NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Programs) Foreign
Languages Standing Committee and also on its item-writing committee. He has been a
mentor teacher in the Fairport Central School District and a cooperating teacher with
college foreign language teacher training programs.
After earning his bachelor’s degree from Saint John Fisher College (Rochester,
New York) and his master’s degree from Middlebury College (Vermont), Mr. Lavoie
received his C.A.S. from the State University College at Brockport (Brockport, New York)
in Public Administration. He also holds professional certification in French and is a certified
trainer in 4MAT Lesson Development and Smart Board technology. In December, 2007
Mr. Lavoie received his certificate in World Languages Other than English (WLOE) from
the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). In addition, he has stud-
ied at the Universities of Madrid, Granada, Santiago de Compostela, and Salamanca, and
l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest (Angers, France).
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