Sophistication

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.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (tinyurl.com/3p3sa92h)

Martin Luther King at Morehouse College (tinyurl.com/3ub748zc)

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

Student Edition, page 174

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

How to Write for Sophistication (Get That Point!)

Garden of English - Timm Freitas

Sophistication Point AP Lang

Coach Hall Writes - Beth Hall

Student Edition, page 179
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​Sophistication Point AP Lang

Coach Hall Writes - Beth Hall