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ap us government cram – argumentative essays & frqs

originally streamed on April 26, 2021 with Katelynn SoongTeacher
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Get ready for the AP Government and Politics exam with this focused cram session covering argumentative essays, key concepts, and exam strategies. Learn how to write strong thesis statements, provide effective evidence, and structure your arguments f ...more

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This video references COVID-era exam administration dates and a paper vs. digital split format that no longer applies. The current AP US Government exam format and schedule differ from what is described here.

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AP US Government Exam

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  • 0:00

    Welcome and Introduction

  • 0:39

    Tips and Tricks Overview

  • 1:11

    TA Introduction

  • 2:15

    Argumentative Essay Focus

  • 2:45

    Recording and Social Media

  • 3:17

    Poll on Test Feelings

  • 4:50

    Self-Studiers Welcome

  • 5:22

    Last Session Attendance

  • 6:29

    Replays and 5-Hour Cram

  • 7:33

    Attending 5-Hour Cram

  • 8:04

    MCQ Practice Poll

  • 9:07

    FRQ Practice Poll

  • 10:47

    Session Agenda

  • 11:19

    Mentimeter Introduction

  • 11:50

    Test Dates Explained

  • 13:22

    Test Format Details

  • 14:56

    SCOTUS Comparison FRQ

  • 15:59

    Rubric Importance

  • 16:31

    Mentimeter Code

  • 18:08

    Comfort with Essay Poll

  • 19:44

    Rubric Points Overview

  • 21:51

    Thesis Statement

  • 23:24

    Arguing with Evidence

  • 25:02

    Explaining Evidence Support

  • 26:05

    Counterargument Refutation

  • 27:08

    Sample Essay Question

  • 28:12

    Brutus and Federalist Docs

  • 30:16

    Writing Thesis Statements

  • 31:54

    Reviewing Theses

  • 34:29

    More Thesis Examples

  • 36:04

    College Board Theses

  • 39:14

    Evidence to Support Thesis

  • 41:21

    Submitting Evidence Examples

  • 43:28

    Evidence Review

  • 45:35

    College Board Evidence

  • 47:08

    Arguing with Evidence

  • 49:45

    Evidence Explanation

  • 53:25

    How or Why Support

  • 55:29

    Submitting Argument Examples

  • 58:10

    Alternative View Refutation

  • 1:00:17

    Essay Length and Format

  • 1:01:48

    Questions and Closing

  • 1:02:54

    Discord and Final Q&A

  • 1:03:58

    Introduction Paragraph Tip

  • 1:04:30

    Session Wrap-Up

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