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Sophistication
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Lesson RA.16 The Broader Context

Student Edition, page 168

Although you won’t have access to outside sources on exam day, use these resources now to gain knowledge you can use to situate Obama’s speech in a broader context. Then use that knowledge in the essay you have been developing in response to the Morehouse prompt.

Lesson RA.17 Vivid and Persuasive Style

Student Edition, page 171

Read this blog (tinyurl.com/226sum2t) from University of the People to learn about advanced punctuation that you can use to elevate your writing style. Also, check out this blog post (tinyurl.com/mrxwy8yd) from Marco Learning for more tips about creating a sophisticated writing style. You may want to complete a chart like the one at the bottom of the page to count the words in your sentences and identify the types of sentences you used.

Watch Beth Hall demonstrate vivid and descriptive writing using the Reagan liberty prompt. (See Author Videos).

Lesson RA.18 Complexity and Tension

Student Edition, page 174

For more information on the sophistication point, here are two excellent videos, each about 15 minutes long.


Garden of English (Timm Freitas): How to Write for SOPHISTICATION (Get That Point!) (tinyurl.com/45kayhfx)

Coach Hall Writes (Beth Hall): Sophistication Point AP Lang (tinyurl.com/2jpbz5jv)

Sophistication Review (Row C)

Student Edition, page 179

Watch this video (tinyurl.com/2jpbz5jv) by Beth Hall in which she reviews the sophistication point and how to earn it.


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