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ap english language cram – rhetorical analysis & essays

originally streamed on April 2, 2021 with Stephanie KirkTeacher
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Learn AP English Language rhetorical analysis, argument writing, and synthesis essay strategies in this focused cram session. Review key exam techniques, strengthen your understanding of argumentation structures, and practice evidence integration for ...more

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units
The Synthesis EssayThe Argument EssayThe Rhetorical Analysis EssayAP English Language Exam
topics
12.0 Understanding the Synthesis Essay12.1 Crafting an Effective Thesis for Synthesis Essay12.2 Analyzing and Integrating Sources for the Synthesis Essay12.3 Commentary and Reasoning for the Synthesis Essay12.4 Demonstrating Sophistication for the Synthesis Essay12.5 Writing the Complete Synthesis Essay11.0 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 Essay

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  • 0:00

    Introduction and Welcome

  • 0:40

    Teacher Introduction

  • 1:11

    Contact and Resources

  • 1:42

    Upcoming Cram Sessions

  • 2:13

    Session Overview

  • 2:43

    QR Code Resources

  • 3:15

    Learning Outcomes

  • 3:47

    Tolman Argumentation

  • 4:18

    Key Skills Overview

  • 4:48

    Claims and Subclaims

  • 5:19

    Evidence Types

  • 5:51

    Avoiding Circular Reasoning

  • 6:22

    Relating Source Material

  • 6:55

    Outline Essentials

  • 7:26

    Evidence Linkage

  • 7:59

    Complexities and Conclusion

  • 8:30

    Outline Tips

  • 9:01

    Line of Reasoning

  • 9:33

    Toulmin Model

  • 10:04

    Paragraph Structure Question

  • 10:34

    Rhetorical Risks

  • 11:34

    Rubric Breakdown

  • 12:04

    Synthesis Sources

  • 12:35

    Line of Reasoning Rubric

  • 13:06

    Scoring Differences

  • 13:37

    Sophistication Point

  • 14:09

    College-Level Thinking

  • 14:40

    Nuanced Arguments

  • 15:12

    Audience Considerations

  • 15:43

    Speaker Knowledge

  • 16:13

    Purpose and Movement

  • 16:45

    Context and Tone

  • 17:16

    Devices and Strategies

  • 17:48

    IDA Method

  • 18:20

    Evidence Questions

  • 18:54

    Uniforms Example

  • 19:25

    Strong Evidence Selection

  • 19:56

    Purpose Connections

  • 20:26

    Paragraph Purposes

  • 20:56

    TOBY Framework

  • 21:27

    Big Idea Complexities

  • 21:57

    Body Paragraph Setup

  • 22:28

    Supporting Examples

  • 22:59

    Line of Reasoning Check

  • 23:30

    Synthesis Conversation

  • 24:01

    Wind Farm Thesis Example

  • 24:34

    Thesis Breakdown

  • 25:05

    Proving Points

  • 25:36

    Embedding Evidence

  • 26:07

    Quote Embedding Ways

  • 26:39

    Paragraph Example

  • 27:11

    Source A Analysis

  • 27:44

    Summarizing Images

  • 28:15

    Evidence Summary

  • 28:47

    Commentary Example

  • 29:17

    Addressing Complexities

  • 29:47

    Source B Quote

  • 30:19

    Wind Turbine Downsides

  • 30:51

    Productivity Concerns

  • 31:22

    Evidence Connections

  • 31:52

    Quote Integration

  • 32:25

    Additional Evidence

  • 32:57

    Harm Explanation

  • 33:29

    Claim Connection

  • 34:01

    Sophistication Earned

  • 34:32

    Sources in Conversation

  • 35:03

    FRQ3 Evidence

  • 35:33

    Capitalism Outline

  • 36:03

    Subclaims Identification

  • 36:34

    Evidence Funnel

  • 37:05

    Ethical Issues

  • 37:35

    Paragraph Connections

  • 38:06

    REHUGO Mnemonic

  • 38:37

    Argument Visualization

  • 39:08

    Body Paragraph Example

  • 39:39

    Humanity Commodification

  • 40:10

    Starvation Evidence

  • 40:41

    Flint Michigan Failure

  • 41:12

    Profit Over Life

  • 41:43

    Learning Recap

  • 42:13

    Discord Invitation

  • 42:43

    Closing Remarks

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