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• 0:00

  Session Overview

• 0:32

  Importance of Introductions

• 1:02

  Upcoming Sessions

• 1:33

  Launching PowerPoint

• 2:05

  Setting the Tone

• 2:36

  Argumentation Expectations

• 3:37

  Thorough Explanation

• 4:08

  Nuanced Perspective

• 4:39

  Time Management Plan

• 5:40

  Writing Intro

• 6:10

  Body Paragraphs Focus

• 6:43

  Conclusion and Proofread

• 7:14

  Function of Intro

• 7:45

  Common Pitfalls

• 8:16

  Clear Position

• 8:48

  Timing Strategy

• 9:19

  Effective Strategy

• 9:52

  Word of Caution

• 10:24

  2018 Prompt Analysis

• 10:55

  Prompt Value

• 11:26

  Avoiding Traps

• 11:57

  Weak Intro Examples

• 12:29

  Parroting Prompt

• 13:00

  Being Different

• 13:31

  Weak Thesis Issue

• 14:03

  Reader Perspective

• 14:34

  One-Sentence Intro

• 15:05

  Honest Assessment

• 15:39

  Wasted Opportunity

• 16:09

  Adequate Intro Example

• 16:41

  Fallback Plan

• 17:11

  Societal Benefits

• 17:43

  Original Thought

• 18:14

  When to Use

• 18:45

  Effective Creative Openings

• 19:17

  AP Reader Insights

• 19:48

  Step One: Creative Opening

• 20:19

  Seemingly Unrelated Topic

• 20:51

  Planned Connection

• 21:21

  Standing Out

• 21:51

  Middle School Dance Example

• 22:23

  Backwards Planning

• 22:53

  Original Writing

• 23:23

  Dance Description

• 23:54

  Tense Glances

• 24:24

  Venture into Unknown

• 24:56

  Brave Soul

• 25:26

  Tension Lifted

• 25:57

  Bridge Step

• 26:28

  Clear Connection

• 27:00

  Shift Focus

• 27:31

  Evening Memorable

• 28:02

  Lindbergh Reference

• 28:32

  Step Three: Thesis

• 29:03

  Same Thesis

• 29:37

  Thesis Point

• 30:07

  Avoid Listing Ideas

• 30:38

  Thoughtful Perspective

• 31:09

  Enriching Elements

• 31:40

  Optional Thesis Format

• 32:10

  Treacherous Results

• 32:41

  Varying Structure

• 33:12

  Encouraging Nuance

• 33:44

  Reagan Example

• 34:14

  Societal Progress

• 34:46

  Full Intro Example

• 35:17

  Great Use of Time

• 35:48

  Important Bridge

• 36:19

  Slash if Needed

• 36:51

  Big Jump Issue

• 37:22

  Out of Place

• 37:54

  Building to Thesis

• 38:25

  Effective Flow

• 38:56

  Conclusion Allusion

• 39:27

  Impressive Writer

• 39:57

  Final Reminders

• 40:28

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