by Susan Osborn | Mar 29, 2018 | AP, Classroom Skills
How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay A rhetorical analysis essay requires you to write about an author’s writing. In other words, in a rhetorical analysis essay, you write about the way an author uses words to influence or persuade an audience to do or think...
by Susan Osborn | Mar 9, 2018 | AP
Synthesis Essays: A Step-by-Step How-To Guide A synthesis essay is generally a short essay which brings two or more sources (or perspectives) into conversation with each other. The word “synthesis” confuses every student a little bit. Fortunately, this step-by-step...
by Susan Osborn | Mar 9, 2018 | AP
AP English: The Essential Guide to Tone and Tone Words At a recent AP English exam grading session, the head reader made special note of one aspect of AP instruction which she felt needed addressing. “Teachers should teach tone, always asking students to show...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP, SAT/ACT Test Prep
How to Write a Thesis Statement in Four Easy Steps Everyone knows that a good thesis statement is clear, specific, and focused. It draws the reader’s attention to your topic and announces your perspective on the topic. But while teachers often tell you what to put in...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP
Thesis Statement Formula for AP English Rhetorical Analysis Essays A good thesis statement presents your topic to the reader and indicates how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter discussed in your essay. Think of it as a kind of road map,...
by Susan Osborn | Jan 31, 2018 | AP
The Essential AP Guide to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos The goal of argumentative writing is to persuade your audience that your ideas are convincing. Basically, there are three ways of doing this: You can convince your reader that your authority is indisputable (ethos)...
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