In this course, whose syllabus for AP Lang has been approved by College Board, students will better learn how to tackle all aspects of persuasive writing, specifically in regards to rhetorical analysis and argumentative writing on the AP Lang exam. Students should have some argumentative writing abilities, but this course is designed to help those in AP Lang already OR for those aspiring to take it in the future. It is geared to meet the students where they are at and take them to where they want to be.  The course will spend one class period on the Rhetorical Analysis essay, working to break down specific prompts from past AP exams and create outlines to make sure the student fully understands how to break down the text. The second class is a think tank for the argument essay, really helping a student understand how to analyze both sides of the prompt and brainstorm ideas for how to logically support his/her position. The third class narrows in on the synthesis essay, really teaching students how to take the plethora of information thrown at them and dissect it to collect the most meaningful of evidence as they piece together the puzzle that is synthesizing correctly.