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originally streamed in 2019 with Kevin SteinhauserTeacher
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Learn how to write strong conclusions for AP Lang essays that reinforce your argument and leave a lasting impression. This video covers conclusion strategies for rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis essays to help you finish your AP English L ...more

curriculum note

This video references a holistic 1–9 scoring scale for the Rhetorical Analysis essay. The current AP English Language rubric uses a row-based system (Thesis: 1 pt, Evidence & Commentary: 4 pts, Sophistication: 1 pt), so some scoring guidance described may be outdated.

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units
The Rhetorical Analysis EssayAP English Language Exam
topics
Rhetorical Analysis Conclusion Paragraphs10.4 Writing the Complete Rhetorical Analysis EssayEffective Conclusions

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction to Conclusions

  • 0:32

    Wrapping Up Rhetorical Analysis

  • 1:04

    Audience Response Analysis

  • 1:36

    Deliberate Practice Tips

  • 2:42

    Next Week's Session Preview

  • 3:44

    Sentence Structure Review

  • 4:15

    Rhetorical Triangle Overview

  • 5:16

    Rhetorical Analysis Task

  • 6:16

    Identifying Primary Purpose

  • 7:18

    Tracking Argument Structure

  • 8:19

    Reinforcing Audience Beliefs

  • 9:22

    Essay Writing Plan

  • 10:54

    Conclusion Timing Strategy

  • 11:56

    Proofreading and Revising

  • 13:28

    Effective Conclusion Components

  • 14:32

    Revisit Occasion and Purpose

  • 15:33

    Securing Your Score

  • 16:35

    Holistic Grading Insights

  • 18:09

    Avoid Formulaic Restatements

  • 18:41

    Intros vs Conclusions

  • 20:15

    Audience Response Focus

  • 21:50

    Providing Sense of Closure

  • 22:52

    Contextualization Option

  • 24:58

    Contextualization Example

  • 27:02

    Sample Conclusion Paragraph

  • 30:12

    Maximizing Timing Efficiency

  • 33:49

    Benefits of Conclusions

  • 35:56

    Effective Practice Reminder

  • 36:27

    One-Sentence Conclusion Example

  • 38:28

    Final Reminders

  • 39:31

    Session Wrap-Up

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