Lesson RA.6 From Claim to Thesis Statement
Lesson RA.6 From Claim to Thesis Statement
Student Edition, page 134
Watch this video by AP Teacher Beth Hall on writing a defensible thesis and note how you can make a strong thesis when avoiding the word use. Revise your thesis to eliminate use if it is now in your thesis statement.
Lesson RA.7 Crafting an Engaging Introduction
Lesson RA.7 Crafting an Engaging Introduction
Student Edition, page 137
Visit this site (tinyurl.com/yc4prh3a) to get another perspective on the introductory paragraph. It includes two videos—one on hooks and one on background. When you have finished reading and watching, revise your paragraph if appropriate.
Lesson RA.8 Topic Sentences for Body Paragraphs
Lesson RA.8 Topic Sentences for Body Paragraphs
Student Edition, page 141
Watch AP teacher Timm Freitas present topic sentence templates. After you watch, review your work and make any changes you think will improve your topic sentences.
Thesis Review (Row A)
Thesis Review (Row A)
Student Edition, page 143
Watch AP teacher Beth Hall talk through Row A of the Rhetorical Analysis rubric (tinyurl.com/mr2rf9fr) beginning at 1:24 and continuing until 6:15.