Argument Essays for AP Lang
In this class, students will learn how to write an effective argument essay.
Beth Hall - AP Lang Teacher
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5.0
Number of reviews:(112)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given writing time in class; however, because students work at different paces, some students may need or want to finish the weekly writing outside of class.Assessment
Students will be encouraged to submit their final draft for teacher feedback. Students will be evaluated using the AP Lang rubric and will receive written feedback about the quality of their content (thesis, evidence and commentary) as well as their writing style.Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Intermediate Level
New to Outschool? Use code BETHHAL2020 when signing up to receive $20 off your first class! In this class, students will learn how to write an argument essay for the AP Lang exam. Topics Covered: *Breaking down a prompt *Planning specific reasons and evidence *Writing defensible thesis statements *Developing commentary *Addressing counterarguments Student Participation Students will be able to respond to questions by typing in the chat or by unmuting to answer. When students respond to questions posed by the teacher, they will receive feedback on their response. Please note that for lessons 2-5, students will be given writing time in class to apply the skills covered in the lesson. Given that students write at different rates, some students may need to/choose to finish the writing outside of class. If a student misses class, they should watch the recording and complete the work from the missed class so that they can proceed with the next lessons. Students will receive feedback at each stage of the writing process. Once students complete their essay, they are welcome to submit it to the teacher on Outschool for additional feedback. Final drafts should be submitted within one week of the final class, please.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to plan and draft an argument essay in order to help them prepare for the AP Lang exam.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Breaking Down the Prompt and Planning Evidence
In this lesson, students will learn how to interpret the prompt and plan specific evidence. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Writing Thesis Statements and Body Paragraphs
In this lesson, students will learn how to write a defensible thesis statement. Students will also learn how to construct effective topic sentences and how to introduce evidence. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing Body Paragraphs (Continued)
In this lesson, students will continue to develop their body paragraphs, focusing on effective transitions and developed commentary. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Addressing Counterarguments
In this lesson, students will learn different methods to effectively address the counterargument, including a counterclaim and rebuttal and a concession and refutation. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
112reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught AP Lang for several years. Additionally, I serve as an AP reader and consultant, and I create AP Lang tutorial videos under the name "Coach Hall Writes."Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $150 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-12 learners per class
