curriculum note
This video references a 1–9 scoring scale for the rhetorical analysis essay. The current AP English Language rubric uses a 6-point scale (1 pt thesis + 4 pts evidence/commentary + 1 pt sophistication), so score references in this video may not reflect the current rubric.
covered in this stream
Introduction and Overview
Tips for Rhetorical Analysis
Answering Student Question
Recap of Previous Sessions
Mastering Thesis Statements
Future Sessions Preview
AP Reader Insights
Launching PowerPoint
Not a Matching Game
Author's Purpose Explanation
Rhetorical Triangle Review
Audience Perspective Shift
Impact on Target Audience
Identifying Writing Trends
Bigger Picture Analysis
Smaller Strategies Integration
Beginning and Ending Strategies
Practice Rounds Introduction
Organizing Body Paragraphs
Avoiding AP Terminology Pitfalls
Identifying Important Trends
Practice in Class
Writing Trend Specificity
Applying to Specific Work
Testing Writing Trends
Practice Round One: Gehrig
Lou Gehrig Speech Analysis
Gehrig's Audience Context
Blessings in Gehrig's Life
Emotional Appeal and Repetition
Anaphora in Gehrig
Highlighting Blessings Trend
Fitting Strategies Together
Emotional Appeal Integration
No Need for Terminology
Gehrig's Audience Mindset
Practice Round Two: Chavez
Chavez's Audience Context
Non-Violence Benefits
Allusion to Gandhi
Repetitive and Limited Analysis
Over-Quoting Issues
Metaphors in Chavez
Emphasizing Non-Violence
Diction and Figurative Language
Tying Strategies Together
Practice Round Three: Kelly
Kelly's Audience Context
Child Labor National Problem
New Jersey vs Alabama
Alliteration and Diction
Juxtaposition Recommendation
Emotional Appeal in Kelly
Strategies Working Together
National Problem Emphasis
Strong Verbs Importance
Avoiding "Uses" Verb
High-Level Audience Analysis
Challenging Preconceptions
North-South Juxtaposition
Addressing Beliefs Head-On
Changing Mindset Analysis
Practice Round Four: Obama
Obama-McCain Differences
Political Traditions Contrast
Juxtaposition and Repetition
Detailing Differences Trend
Audience Focus Reminder
Body Paragraph Strategy
Similarities After Differences
Practice Round Five: Reagan
Reagan's Audience Context
Uniqueness of Tragedy
Recommitting to Exploration
Highlighting Tragedy Uniqueness
Strategies for Purpose
Final Reminders
Difference Maker in Essays
Writing Trend Specificity Test
Introductions Next Week
Effective Introductions Stand Out
Common Questions on Structure
Holistic Scoring Explanation
No Need for Conclusions
Wrap-Up and Thanks

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