RA
How many sections should you divide the text into? What should we call them?
An argument is...
a stance on a topic
Just like an argument, you will craft a thesis statement that...
takes a position on the topic (after you read all the sources)
True or false:
Thesis statements are different than claims.
False
May 14
What is the shape you should be thinking about when considering rhetoric?
The examples you draw from should be...*list 5*
personal, historical, pop cultural, literary examples, and personal anecdotes
You need to cite ____ sources. The sources need to be ___with each other.
3/in conversation
True or false: Thesis statements should be 2-3 sentences long.
How many sections are in the exam?
The claim should include...
The speaker, the message, and the impact on the audience
The commentary should explain...
the line of reasoning
Your commentary should...
offer a thoughtful perspective
True or false:
The thesis should be at the start of the essay but the end of the introduction paragraph.
True.
How many questions are in the Free Response section?
3
The commentary should explain...
how multiple rhetorical choices contribute to the writer's argument/purpose
What must you include to validate your argument further?
A rebuttal/counterargument
What's one way you can "code" your sources?
+ - / for against neutral
Thesis statements vary per essay type.
True
How many questions are in the MCQ section?
45
For every intentional choice you use as an example...
you must explain the purpose of that choice and the impact it has on the audience
Sophisticated claim + debatable phrase + ______=
impact on audience=claim
Read the ____ foreach source. Pay attention to___
Thesis statements are the backbone of the essay.
What is the total amount of time you have to take the AP Lang exam?
3 hours and 15 minutes