ap lang - writing effective conclusions
originally streamed in 2019 with Kevin SteinhauserTeachercurriculum note
This video references a holistic 1–9 scoring scale for the Rhetorical Analysis essay. The current AP English Language rubric uses a row-based system (Thesis: 1 pt, Evidence & Commentary: 4 pts, Sophistication: 1 pt), so some scoring guidance described may be outdated.
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- 0:00
Introduction to Conclusions
- 0:32
Wrapping Up Rhetorical Analysis
- 1:04
Audience Response Analysis
- 1:36
Deliberate Practice Tips
- 2:42
Next Week's Session Preview
- 3:44
Sentence Structure Review
- 4:15
Rhetorical Triangle Overview
- 5:16
Rhetorical Analysis Task
- 6:16
Identifying Primary Purpose
- 7:18
Tracking Argument Structure
- 8:19
Reinforcing Audience Beliefs
- 9:22
Essay Writing Plan
- 10:54
Conclusion Timing Strategy
- 11:56
Proofreading and Revising
- 13:28
Effective Conclusion Components
- 14:32
Revisit Occasion and Purpose
- 15:33
Securing Your Score
- 16:35
Holistic Grading Insights
- 18:09
Avoid Formulaic Restatements
- 18:41
Intros vs Conclusions
- 20:15
Audience Response Focus
- 21:50
Providing Sense of Closure
- 22:52
Contextualization Option
- 24:58
Contextualization Example
- 27:02
Sample Conclusion Paragraph
- 30:12
Maximizing Timing Efficiency
- 33:49
Benefits of Conclusions
- 35:56
Effective Practice Reminder
- 36:27
One-Sentence Conclusion Example
- 38:28
Final Reminders
- 39:31
Session Wrap-Up
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