curriculum note
This video was recorded during the 2020 COVID at-home exam cycle and references the AP Classroom digital format with self-timed sections, which is no longer in use. The current AP Lang exam is administered in-person on paper.
covered in this stream
Introduction to Outlining
Stream Plan and Q&A
Thesis Explicitness Tips
Thesis Writing Advice
Rhetorical Devices in Thesis
Repeating Thesis Discussion
Linking Evidence to Thesis
Time Management Strategies
Outlining Process Overview
Annotating Key Elements
Rhetorical Situation Details
Defensible Thesis Writing
Identifying Figurative Devices
Fiction vs Nonfiction Analysis
Annotation Techniques
AP Exam Test Run
Sophistication Point Insights
Scoring System Explanation
Practice Prompt Encouragement
Community Prompt Responses
Three-Step Annotation Process
Identify Decide Analyze
Paragraph Organization Tips
Late Preparation Advice
Exam Difficulty Comparison
Rhetorical Techniques Overview
AP Credit Information
Specific Diction and Imagery
Being Specific in Analysis
Rhetorical Devices List
Slides and Resources
Fiveable Olympics Plug
Earning Points System
Common Rhetorical Devices
Simile Metaphor Symbolism
Symbolism vs Metaphor
Number of Devices
Body Paragraphs for Score
Quality Over Quantity
Implicit vs Explicit Symbols
Significance vs Purpose
Outline Structure Slide
Sophistication Categories
SOC and POC Review
Tone Complexities Discussion
Practice Prompts Introduction
Nearpod Code Sharing
Exam Time Strategy
Evidence Models Discussion
Line of Reasoning Explanation
Developing Argument Flow
Author's Line of Reasoning
Final Questions Check
First Prompt Presentation
Outlining Practice Time
Participant Responses Review
Feedback on Outlines
Thesis Development Critique
Improving Thesis Statements
Argument Specification Tips
Author's Purpose Accuracy
Audience and Tone Inclusion
Adding Rhetorical Devices
Convincing Audience Strategies
Bio and Gov Streams Mention
Thesis Vocabulary Feedback
Short Sentences and Questions
Prioritizing Academic Achievement
Avoiding Summary Territory
Aspects and Notes Strategy
Cultural Change Call
Adjectives in Devices
Analysis vs Summary Distinction
Contrasting Nerds and Society
Argument Depth Addition
Verbs in Analysis
Stream Wrap-Up

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