Contrary to what some have said in class, you can study for this midterm. First, you have a list of vocabulary terms (30 total): I will choose 20 for the exam. The argumentative essay will require you to utilize skills developed in class -- including appeals to ethos, logos and pathos and the use of specifics to support a clear thesis. True, the remainder of the exam will require a good deal of reasoning (vs. memorized information), but there are resources available for you to practice the skills necessary to perform well: AP Central has a downloadable PDF with sample questions and prompts ACT also has an interactive question bank for the Reading section If you spend time reviewing all of this information, then it should help you do well on the exam. Remember that I will curve the multiple choice section based on the class average. The total possible for the multiple choice is 60 points, and I'll curve from the average. The essay is scored 1-9, and I will multiply the score