curriculum note
This video references a 1–9 scoring scale for AP Lang essays. The current AP English Language exam uses a 0–6 point rubric for FRQs (1 pt thesis, 4 pts evidence/commentary, 1 pt sophistication), so some scoring guidance here may be outdated.
covered in this stream
Session Introduction
Next Week's Focus
Using Same Prompt
AP Reader Insights
Essay Ingredients Overview
Argument Essay Basics
Source Usage Tips
Synthesis Essay Overview
DBQ Comparison
Optimal Source Count
Source Connections
Background Knowledge Use
Scoring Notes
Source Citation Trends
Avoiding Summary
Reading Time Strategy
Annotation Techniques
Source Disagreement Use
Writing Timing Plan
Two Body Paragraphs
Proofreading Advice
Game Plan Importance
Practice Recommendations
Organization Flexibility
Essay Structure Advice
Sources Working Together
Prompt Quick Review
Reading the Prompt
Citation Guidelines
Jotting Own Ideas
Narrowing Factors
Intro Function
Avoid Paraphrasing Background
Effective Intros Rarity
Intro Steps Overview
Building to Thesis
Thesis Rules
Generic vs Specific Context
Accessing Knowledge
Bridge Sentence Example
Thesis Statement Model
Emphasizing Key Factors
Prompt Types Nuance
Effective Thesis Traits
Full Intro Example
Final Reminders
Session Wrap-Up

1:03:21
AP English Language - Synthesis Essay Review
2024 · Melissa William & Layla Hanna

55:17
AP English Language CRAM – Synthesis Essay Practice
2021 · Kevin Steinhauser

42:52
AP English Language CRAM – Rhetorical Analysis & Essays
2021 · Stephanie Kirk

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

58:38
AP English Language CRAM – Argument & Rhetorical Analysis
2021 · Stephanie Kirk

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