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LEQ Practice

The Long Essay Question is 15% of your AP score. Pick one of three prompts, set your timer, write your essay, then compare your response against the real College Board rubric and model answers.

✓ Real prompts from 2024 & 2025 College Board exams

📋 LEQ Rubric — 6 points total

Thesis — 1 ptA historically defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning (not just a restatement of the prompt)
Context — 1 ptDescribe a broader historical situation relevant to the prompt — must be more than a passing phrase
Evidence — 2 pts1 pt: Two specific examples relevant to the topic. 2 pts: Use those examples to support an argument
Reasoning — 1 ptUse comparison, causation, or continuity/change over time to frame your argument
Complexity — 1 ptExplain multiple themes, causes/effects, or make connections across periods or regions

Rubric Breakdown

Compare your essay against the real AP scoring criteria

Maximum score: 6 points
Your Essay
✅ Self-Scoring Checklist
Thesis (1 pt): My thesis makes a specific, defensible claim and establishes a line of reasoning — it doesn't just restate the prompt.
Contextualization (1 pt): I described a broader historical situation from BEFORE, DURING, or AFTER the time period — more than a passing phrase.
Evidence — 1 pt: I used at least two specific, named historical examples relevant to my argument.
Evidence — 2 pts: I used those examples to actively SUPPORT my argument (not just mention them).
Reasoning (1 pt): I used comparison, causation, or continuity/change as the framework for my argument.
Complexity (1 pt): I explained multiple perspectives, causes/effects, or made connections across periods or regions.
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