curriculum note
This video references scores of 6–9 based on the old 9-point AP Lang rubric. The current synthesis essay rubric uses a 6-point scale (Row A: Thesis 0–1, Row B: Evidence & Commentary 0–4, Row C: Sophistication 0–1), so specific score references may not align with today's exam.
covered in this stream
Wrapping Up Synthesis Unit
Effective Conclusions Overview
Clear Claims and Sources
Connecting Background Knowledge
Commentary on Sources
Scoring Reminders
Essay Organization
Essential Components
Introduction Recap
Body Paragraphs Recap
Ending Effectively
Purpose of Conclusions
Impact on Scoring
Rubric Insights
Avoiding Weak Conclusions
Evolving Writing Skills
To Conclude or Not
Debate on Conclusions
Teaching Conclusions
Effective Conclusions Rarity
Mediocre Conclusions
Citing in Conclusions
High-Scoring Trends
Benefits of Not Citing
Ending with Own Thoughts
Weak vs No Conclusion
Holistic Grading
Citing Effectively
Mentioning Prior Sources
Avoiding New Sources
Conclusion Structure
Model Conclusion Start
Thesis Re-emphasis
Cost Factor Recap
Practical Implications
Location Importance
Maximizing Viewers
Societal Perception
Final Strong Thought
Full Model Review
High-Level Writing Skills
Emphasizing Main Ideas
Strong Final Thought
Practice and Timing
Session Wrap-Up

33:07
AP English Language - Synthesis Essay: Conclusions
2021 · Kevin Steinhauser

59:45
AP English Language CRAM – Synthesis & Rhetorical
2021 · Stephanie Kirk

53:02
AP English Language - Synthesis: Conclusion Paragraphs
2020 · Kevin Steinhauser

46:58
AP English Language - Synthesis Essay Conclusions
2020 · Kevin Steinhauser

48:49
AP English Language - Synthesis: Body Paragraphs
2019 · Kevin Steinhauser

1:06:56
AP Lang CRAM – Lines of Reasoning & Rhetorical Verbs
2020

43:38
AP English Language - Argument Body Paragraphs
2020 · Brandon Wu

1:01:58
AP English Language - Rhetorical Analysis Modeling
2019 · Stephanie Kirk

55:59
AP English Language - Multiple Choice Practice
2019 · Kathryn Howard

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