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ap english language - argumentation: logical fallacies

originally streamed in 2020 with Kevin SteinhauserTeacher
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Learn how to spot logical fallacies and avoid common argumentation traps on the AP English Language exam. This video walks you through real AP prompts from 2005-2010, showing you exactly where students get stuck and how to craft stronger arguments. ...more

curriculum note

This video references a 1–9 holistic scoring scale for FRQ essays. The current AP English Language rubric uses a 0–6 scale with separate point breakdowns for thesis, evidence/commentary, and sophistication.

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units
The Argument EssayExam Skills
topics
11.0 Understanding the Argument Essay11.1 Crafting an Effective Thesis for Argument Essay11.2 Building Strong Evidence and Commentary for Argument Essay11.3 Demonstrating Sophistication for Argument Essay11.4 Writing the Complete Argument EssayArgumentation, Part I - It’s a Trap!The Foundation of Argument

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction to Argumentation Traps

  • 0:32

    Holistic Grading Expectations

  • 1:05

    Three Essay Types Overview

  • 1:36

    Order of Difficulty Explained

  • 2:08

    Key Argumentation Components

  • 2:39

    Articulate Argument Details

  • 3:10

    Choosing Best Evidence

  • 3:41

    Nuanced Perspective Importance

  • 4:44

    Effective Writing Style

  • 5:45

    Thesis and Paragraphs

  • 6:48

    Appropriate Evidence Selection

  • 7:50

    Thorough Evidence Explanation

  • 8:53

    Showing Nuanced Perspective

  • 9:54

    Writing Style Practices

  • 10:59

    Precise Language Tips

  • 12:01

    Argumentation Freedom

  • 13:05

    Avoiding Prompt Traps

  • 14:10

    Taking Time to Read

  • 15:47

    Identifying Prompt Traps

  • 16:19

    2005 Prompt Analysis

  • 17:53

    Prompt Structure Trends

  • 19:25

    2006B Compulsory Voting

  • 21:34

    2006 Public Opinions

  • 24:41

    2007B Muckraking Journalists

  • 27:51

    2007 Incentives Ethics

  • 29:59

    2008B Dissent vs Disagreement

  • 34:07

    2008 Corporate Sponsorship

  • 35:40

    2009B Ehrenreich Assertions

  • 37:13

    2009 Adversity Quote

  • 39:47

    2010 Buy Nothing Day

  • 41:56

    2010B Humorists Role

  • 44:01

    Recent Prompts and Advice

  • 45:35

    Final Prompt Tips

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