FRQ TIPS

You can follow a simple 3-step FRQ strategy:

1. Read the command term (describe, explain, draw, etc.). This tells you what type of reasoning is expected.

   • Describe = state facts directly.

   • Explain = give cause-and-effect reasoning.

   • Draw/Label = show relationships visually.

2. Recall the key concept (for water: polarity, hydrogen bonding, density, surface tension). Jot down keywords on scratch paper: polar, H-bonds, lattice, density, insulation.

3. Write 2–4 sentences:

   • Sentence 1: Identify the key idea.

   • Sentence 2: Connect it to the phenomenon asked in the question.

   • Optional: Add one more sentence for examples/clarity.

You’ll spend ~3 minutes per part, which adds up to ~12–15 minutes total.