Argumentation, Part I - It’s a Trap!

In this session, we lay the groundwork for success on the argumentation essay. First, we discuss what CollegeBoard is really looking for in argumentation essays. Then we discuss how to successfully use your time throughout the writing process. For the majority of the session, we unpack several released argumentation prompts. Each year, so many students put write strong essays on slightly the wrong topic. We discuss how to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of an argumentation prompt.