AP English Language AMSCO Guided Notes
7.1: Introduction and Conclusions
AP English Language Guided Notes
AMSCO 7.1 - Introduction and Conclusions
Essential Questions
- What are good strategies for engaging your audience at the beginning of your writing and for providing a unified end?
I. Understand Individuals write within a particular situation and make strategic writing choices based on that situation
1. How do writers use introductions and conclusions to engage audiences and convey their message effectively?
2. What does it mean for a writer to 'claim the stage' in their rhetorical situation?
II. Beginning with the End in Mind
A. Orienting, Engaging, and Focusing the Reader
1. What are the three main functions of an introduction, and how do they work together to guide readers?
2. Why is it important for writers to understand their audience's needs, beliefs, and values when crafting an introduction?
3. What are the common methods writers use in introductions to orient, engage, or focus readers?
III. Ending at the Beginning: A Unified End
A. Drawing Meaning from the Argument
1. What is a unified end and what elements must be present in an essay to achieve it?
2. How does the purpose of a conclusion differ from the purpose of an introduction?
3. What are the common methods writers use in conclusions to bring an argument to a unified end?
4. How can a conclusion engage the audience in ongoing conversation beyond the essay itself?
Key Terms
engage
focus
orient
unified end