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AP Lang - Rhetorical Analysis: Model Essays & Scoring

ap lang - rhetorical analysis: model essays & scoring

originally streamed in 2020 with Stephanie KirkTeacher

Learn how to write stronger rhetorical analysis essays by reviewing model responses and understanding what earns high scores on the AP Lang FRQ. This video breaks down the 2019 prompt, walks through annotation strategies, and shows you how to improve ...more

curriculum note

This video references rubric updates that were new at the time of recording (circa 2019–2020); some specific rubric language and scoring criteria may differ from the current 2025 AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis rubric.

covered in this stream

units

The Rhetorical Analysis Essay

topics

10.0 Understanding the Rhetorical Analysis Essay 10.1 Understanding the Rhetorical Analysis Essay 10.2 Selecting and Analyzing Evidence for Rhetorical Analysis Essay 10.3 Demonstrating Sophistication for Rhetorical Analysis Essay 10.4 Writing the Complete Rhetorical Analysis Essay

timestamps

0:00
Session Overview
0:31
Nearpod Notes Tutorial
1:31
Saving Slides Tip
2:03
Gandhi Prompt Discussion
3:04
FRQ2 Expectations Review
4:07
Interactive Game Start
5:50
FRQ Question Quiz
7:25
Standardized Prompt Format
9:01
Rhetorical Situation Analysis
10:32
Rubric Overview
11:35
Writing Plan Review
12:40
Annotate the Prompt
15:16
BAT Annotation Strategy
17:19
Reading the Text
18:41
IDA Annotation Method
19:41
TOBY Thesis Outline
20:43
DIDLS and Shifts
22:26
Rhetorical Precis Intro
24:32
Evidence and Commentary
26:03
Sophistication Point
27:36
Model Essays Usage
29:41
Annotate Stimulus Text
31:13
Essay Outline Tips
32:47
Fix Broken Essays
34:31
Intro Paragraph Activity
36:16
Body Paragraph Analysis
38:34
Stoplight Test Explanation
40:38
Sample E Annotation
42:42
Scoring Notes Review
44:46
Fixing Essay Issues
46:49
Paragraph Fix Activity
49:19
Submission Review
51:23
Learning Intention Recap
53:28
Thesis Question Discussion
55:33
Session Conclusion

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