curriculum note
This video references the old 1–9 holistic scoring scale for the Rhetorical Analysis essay. The current AP Lang rubric uses a row-based point system (Thesis: 1 pt, Evidence & Commentary: 4 pts, Sophistication: 1 pt), so score benchmarks mentioned may not reflect current standards.
covered in this stream
Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis
Reading with Analytical Mind
AP Reader Insights
Encouraging Questions
Upcoming Sessions Overview
Thesis Statements Preview
Rhetorical Triangle Review
Speaker-Audience Relationship
Audience Beliefs and Shifts
Reagan Speech Introduction
Background Knowledge Context
Purpose and Achievement
Nation in Mourning
Astronauts as Heroes
Analytical Thoughts Overview
Speech Opening Analysis
Magnitude of Events
Personal Human Element
Emphasizing Shared Pain
Prior Tragedy Connection
Courageous Heroes Tribute
Naming the Astronauts
Personal Tragedy Emphasis
Addressing the Families
Pronoun Shifts Analysis
Astronauts' Service Recognition
Mission Success Perspective
Space Program Successes
Historical Context
Audience Age Considerations
Repetition and Pioneers
Broader Exploration Perspective
Addressing School Children
Processing Tragedy for Kids
National Tragedy Comparison
Patronizing Avoidance
Future Belongs to Brave
Risk in Exploration
Faith in Space Program
Continuing the Quest
Commitment to Exploration
NASA Dedication Acknowledgment
Francis Drake Comparison
Historical Equivalence
Future Space Importance
Honoring Challenger Crew
Speech Structure Analysis
Sandwiching Commitment
Annotating Thoughts
Audience Response Focus
Beyond Terminology
Deep Dive Continuation
Thesis Statement Preview
Session Wrap-Up

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AP English Language - Rhetorical Situation & Analysis
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49:51
AP English Language - Rhetorical Analysis: Reading
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42:32
AP English Language - Rhetorical Analysis Techniques
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44:22
AP English Language - Essential Do's & Don'ts
2019 · Kevin Steinhauser

1:06:56
AP Lang CRAM – Lines of Reasoning & Rhetorical Verbs
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43:38
AP English Language - Argument Body Paragraphs
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1:01:58
AP English Language - Rhetorical Analysis Modeling
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55:59
AP English Language - Multiple Choice Practice
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47:15
AP English Language - Writing Sophistication
2019 · Kevin Steinhauser

1:13:37
AP English Language CRAM – Argumentation & FRQ Strategy
2021 · Kevin Steinhauser

AP English Language - Argumentation Basics & Evidence
2020 · Kevin Steinhauser

AP English Language - Varying Sentence Structure
2019 · Kevin Steinhauser

37:32
AP English Language - Argumentation: Evidence & Explanation
2018 · Kevin Steinhauser