Rebekah Hendershot
Basic Rhetorical Modes
Slide Duration:Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Introduction
13m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:11
- Why Does This Test Exist?0:29
- What is Rhetoric?0:47
- Definition0:48
- If You Can't Express Your Thoughts Clearly and Logically, You're Not Thinking Clearly0:59
- Why Does Rhetoric Matter?3:21
- Writing Papers3:33
- Participating in Debates3:49
- Discussing Ideas in Class4:01
- Arguing with Your Friends4:13
- So Why Take a Test on Rhetoric4:28
- Show You Know Your Way Around an Argument4:36
- What's on The Test?5:27
- Section 1: Multiple Choice5:33
- Section 2: Free Response6:01
- How is the Test Scored?7:55
- How This Course Will Work10:14
- Introduction10:24
- Multiple Choice10:29
- Essay Basics10:50
- Rhetoric Crash Course11:20
- The Rhetorical Analysis Essay12:11
- The Argumentative Essay12:21
- The Synthesis Essay12:30
- Final Thoughts12:41
Section 2: Multiple-Choice section
Multiple Choice Overview
7m 34s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Question Structure0:41
- Multiple Choice Section0:43
- Answer Questions About These1:33
- Selection Sources2:12
- Works Written in 19th and 20th Centuries2:15
- Selections Were Written in English or Translated2:51
- It's All About Variety!3:16
- Basic Test-Taking Strategies3:52
- Read the Passage First3:56
- Read for the Big Picture4:41
- Do Everything Twice5:01
- Use the Process of Elimination6:09
How to Read & Interpret a Passage
10m 18s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Read for the Big Picture0:30
- Concentrate on the Following0:42
- Big-Picture Questions Often Come at the Beginning and End Set of Questions1:09
- What to Look For1:25
- The Author's Goal1:29
- The Author's Tone2:22
- The Author's Point of View4:13
- Hunting for Details5:11
- Read Questions and Hunt for Details5:21
- Detail Questions that Reference Specific Lines5:37
- Detail Questions Depend on Context6:02
- Detail Questions Often Depend on Vocabulary6:27
- Clues to the Big Picture7:11
- Final Tips7:54
- When Answering Detail Questions, Read for Content and Context8:05
- Pace Yourself8:17
- Skip & Go Back to Questions8:41
Multiple Choice Practice
13m 33s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Source Passage0:25
- Read the Passage0:59
- The Questions1:23
- Big-Picture Questions1:50
- Question 31:51
- Question 83:10
- Question 104:18
- Detail Questions5:32
- Question 15:35
- Question 26:52
- Question 47:55
- Question 58:41
- Question 610:06
- Question 710:59
- Question 911:47
- Final Tips12:45
Section 3: Essay Basics
AP Essay Section
9m 2s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Format of the Essay Section0:33
- 120 Minutes to Answer Three Essay Questions0:36
- 15-Minute Reading Period0:49
- 55 Percent of Your Grade1:14
- Bring Pens1:34
- Content of the Essay Section1:49
- Rhetorical Analysis/ Expository1:53
- Argumentative Essay2:07
- Synthesis Essay2:32
- Who's Reading These Essays?2:57
- High-School, College and University Instructors3:06
- They're Unfamiliar with Your Style of Writing3:27
- Cannot Tailor Your Essay to Their Personal Preferences3:45
- Most Essays are Read at Least Twice for Consistency4:49
- Readers Give About 65% of the Essays They Read a Middling Score4:59
- Relieve the Monotony and Make Your Essay Stand Out!5:20
- Why Do These Essays Matter?5:29
- 55% of Your Grade5:34
- Display Your Unique talents and Think Outside the Box5:58
- Essays Intimidate Many Students6:12
- How Are These Essays Different?6:54
- No Chance to Revise7:00
- Can't Study Subject Matter in Advance7:39
- Form and Writing Style Matter as Much as Content7:59
- Writing Audience8:21
AP Essay Section Scoring
10m 58s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Holistic Scoring0:43
- Essays Will Not Be Graded According to a Checklist0:51
- Score Reflects the Overall Quality of Your Essay0:58
- ETS Table Leaders Choose Real Essays from Each Year's Crop to Represent Typical Essays of Each Level1:18
- A Reader Will End Up Re-Reading and Re-Correcting Certain Essays at Random2:06
- What the Reader Wants2:38
- Easy to Score Essay2:44
- Interesting Essay3:19
- Scoring Guide4:05
- Scores 8-94:10
- Scores 6-75:15
- Scores 55:58
- Scores 3-47:06
- Scores 1-27:54
- Scores 0 and -8:25
- The Two Secrets of Essay Scores8:49
- Clarity is Everything8:59
- It's All About Level 59:37
Strategies to Raise Your Essay Score
9m 28s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Formatting Tips0:36
- Neatness Counts0:39
- Indent Your Paragraphs2:23
- Writing Tips3:39
- Write Perfectly3:42
- Write with Flair4:55
- Content Tips5:59
- Answer the Question6:04
- Take a Few Risks6:31
- Test-Taking Strategies7:06
- Budget Your Time7:11
- Order Your Essays8:18
Section 4: Rhetoric
Rhetoric Crash Course: Claims
14m 18s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:11
- The Three Elements of Argument0:34
- Claim1:02
- Support1:09
- Warrant1:14
- An Example1:27
- What is a Claim?3:12
- Define Claim/ Proposition3:15
- Conclusion of Argument3:25
- Thesis Statement3:41
- Types of Claims3:51
- Claims of Fact3:55
- Claims of Value4:18
- Claims of Policy4:48
- Claims of Fact5:19
- Defining Characteristic5:21
- To Evaluate a Claim of Fact6:39
- Claims of Value8:33
- Defining Characteristic8:35
- To Evaluate a Claim of Value9:17
- Claims of Policy11:19
- Defining Characteristic11:21
- To Evaluate a Claim of Policy11:50
Rhetoric Crash Course: Support
14m 26s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- The Three Elements of Argument0:34
- Claim0:56
- Support1:03
- Warrant1:09
- An Example1:17
- What is Support?2:01
- Information Provided to Back Up a Claim2:03
- Usually Shows Up in the Body Paragraphs2:10
- Types of Support2:21
- Evidence2:23
- Appeals to Needs and Values2:53
- Factual Evidence3:26
- Opinions4:52
- Four Forms5:03
- Evaluation of Evidence5:43
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Factual Evidence5:46
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Statistics7:21
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Opinions8:23
- Appeals to Needs9:35
- Physiological Needs10:01
- Safety Needs10:13
- Love Needs10:26
- Esteem Needs10:45
- Self-Actualization Needs11:04
- Appeals to Values11:27
- Needs Give Rise to Values11:30
- Different Groups Will Interpret Values Differently11:54
- Knowing Your Audience's Values Will Help12:41
- Evaluation of Appeals to Needs and Values12:52
- Have the Values Been Clearly Defined?12:57
- Are They Prominent in the Audience's Hierarchy?13:14
- Is It Clearly Related to the Needs and Values Being Addressed?13:51
Rhetoric Crash Course: Warrants
10m 29s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:11
- The Three Elements of Argument0:38
- Claim0:52
- Support1:00
- Warrant1:09
- An Example1:17
- What is a Warrant?1:53
- Definition2:01
- May Not Be Stated At All in Your Essay2:28
- Types of Warrants3:14
- Authoritative Warrants3:19
- Substantive Warrants4:03
- Motivational Warrants5:10
- Evaluation of Warrants5:32
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Authoritative Warrants5:44
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Substantive Warrants6:43
- Ask These Questions to Evaluate Motivational Warrants9:07
Rhetoric Crash Course: Logical Fallacies
19m 17s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What is a Fallacy?0:24
- Inductive Fallacies0:44
- Deductive Fallacies0:57
- Hasty Generalization1:42
- Example2:02
- Faulty Use of Authority2:32
- Example3:16
- Post Hoc3:45
- Example4:11
- False Analogy5:08
- Example5:32
- Ad Hominem6:18
- Example6:56
- False Dilemma / Black-White7:25
- Example7:39
- Slippery Slope8:25
- Example9:01
- Begging the Question9:38
- Example9:57
- Straw Man10:40
- Example11:09
- Two Wrongs Make a Right12:32
- Example12:48
- Non Sequitur13:29
- Example13:58
- Ad Populum14:45
- Example15:19
- Appeal to Tradition15:52
- Example16:19
- Faulty Emotional Appeals17:02
- Example18:05
Basic Rhetorical Modes
11m 18s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- What is a Rhetorical Mode?0:27
- Ready-Made Approaches to Writing Essays0:33
- Some Multiple-Choice Questions Will Use Terminology Associated with Rhetorical Modes0:49
- Example / Illustration1:03
- Use Examples That Your Reader Will Understand1:35
- Draw Examples From Real Life1:59
- Introduce Your Examples Using Transitions2:49
- Examples to Illustrate Your Point3:03
- Discard Examples That May Disprove Your Point3:42
- Classification4:20
- Writer Organizes People, Places, Things, or Ideas into Categories4:25
- Classification Works Best When You Are Asked to Analyze or Explain Something4:49
- Sort Your Info Into Meaningful Groups5:14
- Make Sure the Categories Do Not Overlap5:54
- Comparison and Contrast6:49
- Organize Your Essay Around the Qualities Being Discussed7:31
- Do Your Best to Combine Elements into a Limited Number of Groups8:24
- Analogy8:57
- Russell's Teapot Example9:19
- Expository Writing (Explanation)10:05
Complex Rhetorical Modes
14m 22s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What is a Rhetorical Mode?0:31
- Process Analysis0:56
- Describe in Chronological Order1:21
- Use Appropriate Terminology1:42
- Cause and Effect2:18
- This Mode Is All About Underlying Causes2:32
- Don’t Confuse a Connection in Time or Space with True Cause and Effect3:05
- Definition3:48
- Keep Your Reason for Defining Something in Mind as You're Writing5:06
- Define Key Terms According to What You Know of Your Audience5:19
- Description6:10
- Use All Five Senses7:21
- Place the Most Striking Examples at the Beginnings and Ends of Your Paragraphs7:41
- Focus on Distinctive Mannerisms When Describing People8:45
- Narration9:47
- Structure Events in Chronological Order10:35
- Provide a Realistic Setting10:54
- Induction and Deduction12:00
- Induction12:08
- Deduction12:32
- When Using Inductive Reasoning, Proceed from the Specific to the General13:01
- When Using Deductive Reasoning, Proceed from the General to the Specific13:34
Section 5: Rhetorical Analysis Essay
The Rhetorical Analysis Essay
6m 17s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What is a Rhetorical Analysis Essay?0:38
- Definition0:41
- Prompt0:54
- What a Rhetorical Analysis Essay Isn't1:09
- Not a Chance for You to Show Off Your Own Rhetorical Skills1:14
- Not an Opportunity to Refute the Text1:28
- Read the Prompt Carefully (Twice)2:07
- First Time2:11
- Second Time2:33
- Looks for the Elements of Argument3:05
- Claim, Warrant, Support3:11
- Claim is Important3:29
- Look for Point of View4:03
- Look for Rhetorical Strategies4:50
The Rhetorical Analysis Prompt
7m 31s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What is a Rhetorical Analysis Essay0:27
- Definition0:31
- Prompt0:44
- Read the Prompt - Twice0:56
- First Time1:00
- Second Time1:14
- Reading the Text1:31
- Skimming is Fine1:44
- What to Look For2:01
- Elements of Argument2:03
- Unusual Language2:31
- Why Were the Examples Chosen2:44
- Keep In Mind the Purpose3:05
- Look for the Rhetorical Modes3:20
- How to Answer4:07
- Outline4:11
- Answer the Question You're Being Asked!4:34
- Begin with a Brief Hook5:03
- Provide a 'Road Map'5:29
- Line Up Your Support with Your Strongest Material6:10
Rhetorical Analysis Practice
12m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:08
- Where to Find the Prompt0:52
- Analyzing the Prompt1:19
- It Offers Background Info1:22
- It Gives the Context of the Speech1:52
- It has a Focus2:15
- Reading the Text2:36
- How She Begins2:46
- Uses a Series of Examples2:57
- Appeals to Sentiment3:15
- Use of Description and Narration3:41
- Analogy3:50
- As the Piece Moves On…3:56
- Proposes Her Solution4:20
- Appeal to Patriotism4:46
- Scoring Guidelines5:04
- Score of 95:10
- Score of 85:30
- Score of 75:54
- Score of 66:04
- The Sample Essays6:14
- Sample 2A, Score of 86:23
- Rule of Three6:35
- Sample is Notable for its Language6:56
- Sample 2B, Score of 67:51
- Imprecision8:30
- Sample 2C, Score of 19:12
- Tips for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay10:44
- Look for the Elements of Argument10:52
- Language!11:04
- Outline11:23
- Don't Over-Quote11:45
Section 6: Argumentative Essay
The Argumentative Essay
10m 22s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- What is an Argumentative Essay?0:33
- Definition0:35
- Refute, Support or Qualify0:52
- The Good News1:20
- Express Yourself!1:28
- There's No Correct Answer1:58
- The Essay is Easily Identified2:16
- Read the Prompt Carefully (Twice)2:29
- First Time: Underline the Directions Given2:34
- Second Time: Look for Anything You Might Have Missed3:20
- Find the Main Idea3:43
- Three Elements3:48
- Claim3:53
- Take a Clear Stand4:55
- Good to Refute the Claim You Can Reasonably Do So5:33
- Construct Your Argument6:41
- What Warrant Connects Your Support to Your Claim?6:58
- Have You Organized Your Essay to best Reflect the Strength of Your Argument?7:42
- Remember the Little Things!8:01
- Write in the Present Tense8:03
- Everything the Author Says or Does is Always Described in the Present Tense8:27
- Use the Past Tense for Historical Facts9:02
- Watch Your Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation9:11
- Make Sure Your First Paragraph is Neat9:24
- Take a Few Risks with Your Language9:53
The Argumentative Prompt
8m 19s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What is an Argumentative Essay?0:35
- Definition0:39
- Refute, Support or Qualify0:51
- Read the Prompt - Twice1:08
- First Time: Underline the Directions Given1:15
- Second Time: Look for Anything You Might Have Missed2:05
- Reading the Text2:17
- What to Look For2:45
- Elements of Argument2:47
- Hooks3:05
- Obvious Flaws3:28
- Choosing Your Side3:42
- Which Side Do You Feel Most Strongly About?4:01
- Do You Have Two or Three Strong Examples?4:55
- How to Answer5:54
- Answer the Question You're Being Asked6:09
- Use Multiple Types of Examples6:28
- Begin with a Brief Hook6:47
- Provide a Road Map7:00
- Write in Present Tense and Use the First-Person Singular7:57
Argumentative Practice
13m 1s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Where to Find the Prompt0:48
- Question #31:04
- Analyzing the Prompt1:17
- Background Information1:24
- Focus1:51
- Demand2:02
- Reading the Text2:18
- He Explains Why it Should Not Exist2:38
- He Claims That Because American Society is Founded on the Principles of the Rights of Man2:52
- Specific Examples3:12
- Define Concord3:39
- What's the Big Idea?4:25
- Paine's Main Idea4:31
- Scoring Guidelines4:54
- Score of 95:02
- Score of 8, 7 or 65:31
- The Sample Essays6:02
- Sample 3a; Score of 96:06
- Sophistication of Style6:28
- Use of Analogies7:36
- Command of Language8:04
- Sample 3b; Score of 58:27
- Sample 3c; Score of 110:23
- Tips for the Argumentative Essay11:57
- Language!12:02
- Underlying Structure12:15
- Blend Your Evidence With Your Opinion12:27
Section 7: Synthesis Essay
The Synthesis Essay
9m 19s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:08
- What is a Synthesis Essay?0:35
- Involves Multiple Sources0:53
- Why Do I Have to Write One?1:08
- Need to Read and Evaluate Multiple Sources in College1:44
- Prove You Know How to Write a Good Research Paper2:00
- It's About Your Skills2:12
- Read the Prompt Carefully (Twice)2:31
- The First Time3:14
- The Second Time2:36
- Read the Texts - Sort Of3:46
- 15-Minute Reading Period3:50
- Get Familiar with Details4:29
- Skimming is Okay4:44
- Find the Main Idea(s)5:00
- Text as Image5:19
- Common Symbols5:35
- Assume You'll Have to Interpret What You Read5:53
- Choose Your Sources6:06
- Don't Try to Use All the Sources6:27
- Not All Sources Will Be Relevant6:59
- Remember the Little Things!7:26
- Write in the Present Tense7:34
- Everything the Author Says or Does is Always Described in the Present Tense8:06
- Use the Past Tense for Historical Facts8:32
- Watch Your Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation8:43
- Make Sure Your First Paragraph is Neat8:49
- Take a Few Risks with Your Language8:56
The Synthesis Prompt
8m 30s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- What is a Synthesis Essay?0:34
- Involves Multiple Sources0:51
- Reading the Prompt - Twice1:07
- The First Time1:12
- The Second Time1:43
- How to Speed-Read Texts2:10
- Skim2:22
- Pay Attention to Language2:37
- Cross Out Texts You Don't Need2:58
- Interpreting Images3:07
- One Source Will be Visual3:12
- Look at Composition3:29
- Identifiable Symbols4:32
- Resemblance to Earlier Images?4:54
- Context of This Image5:09
- Follow Your Instincts5:46
- Use Sources That Connect to That Reaction6:01
- Check With Prompt6:06
- How to Answer6:33
- Outline6:46
- Include Your Analysis on What All the Sources' Opinions Mean7:01
- Report and Analyze, Not Opine.7:40
Synthesis Practice
10m 23s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Where to Find the Prompt0:36
- Analyzing the Prompt0:57
- Defines a Term1:00
- Hypothetical Situation1:07
- Demands1:14
- Reading the Texts1:43
- Source A1:46
- Source B1:59
- Source C2:24
- Source D2:39
- Source E2:47
- Source F2:57
- Source G3:13
- Some Possible Approaches3:34
- Variety of Arguments for Locavorism4:03
- You Must Use at Least Three Sources4:15
- Scoring Guidelines4:34
- Score of 94:42
- Score of 8, 7 or 65:03
- The Sample Essays5:23
- Sample 1A; Score of 85:28
- Sample 1B; Score of 56:31
- Sample 1C; Score of 37:46
- Tips for the Synthesis Essay8:59
- Language Still Matters9:04
- Read the Prompt Carefully9:12
- Use a Lot of Sources9:35
- Don't Use Long Quotations or Summaries9:40
- No Right or Wrong Answer10:00
Section 8: Test Walkthrough
Multiple Choice Walkthrough, Part 1
24m 26s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Where to Find the Questions0:30
- Reading the Passages1:24
- Passage 21:51
- Big-Picture Questions2:32
- Question 112:33
- Question 183:25
- Question 214:31
- Question 225:27
- Detail Questions6:34
- Question 126:39
- Question 137:34
- Question 148:31
- Question 159:16
- Question 1610:18
- Question 1711:08
- Question 1912:06
- Question 2012:57
- Passage 313:46
- Big-Picture Questions14:07
- Question 2314:10
- Question 3315:07
- Detail Questions16:08
- Question 2416:11
- Question 2517:08
- Question 2617:48
- Question 2718:23
- Question 2819:36
- Question 2920:37
- Question 3021:49
- Question 3122:39
- Question 3223:16
Multiple Choice Walkthrough, Part 2
19m 6s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Where to Find the Questions0:25
- Reading the Passages1:07
- Passage 41:31
- Big Picture Questions1:58
- Question 342:01
- Question 393:00
- Question 423:36
- Detail Questions4:13
- Question 354:14
- Question 365:26
- Question 376:06
- Question 386:53
- Question 407:40
- Question 418:16
- Question 439:07
- Passage 59:52
- Big Picture Questions10:09
- Question 4410:11
- Question 5411:03
- Question 5511:43
- Detail Questions12:39
- Question 4512:40
- Question 4613:10
- Question 4713:50
- Question 4814:16
- Question 4915:47
- Question 5016:33
- Question 5117:23
- Question 5217:51
- Question 5318:25
Rhetorical Analysis Walkthrough
12m 11s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- Where to Find the Prompt0:33
- Question 20:49
- Analyzing the Prompt0:58
- Background Info1:00
- Context1:21
- Focus1:43
- Reading the Text2:05
- Begins with Example2:13
- Quotation2:37
- Analogy2:56
- Appeal to Authority3:11
- Appeal to Values3:54
- Scoring Guidelines4:07
- Score of 8 or 94:15
- Score of 6 or 74:39
- Score of 54:53
- Score of 4 or Below5:16
- Scoring Guidelines5:34
- Top Scoring Essays Identified the Main Point First5:36
- Essays That Had Problems Included Those That Stumbled Over Banneker's Old-Fashioned Language6:08
- The Sample Essays6:27
- Sample 2A; Score of 86:33
- Sample 2B; Score of 57:37
- Score 2C; Score of 28:47
- Tips for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay10:28
- Look for the Elements of Argument10:34
- Outline10:53
- Language, Language, Language!11:08
- Don't Over-Quote!11:46
Argumentative Walkthrough
11m 29s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:09
- Where to Find the Prompt0:46
- Question 31:04
- Analyzing the Prompt1:18
- Background Info1:20
- Focus1:56
- Demand2:18
- Reading the Text2:26
- Text Summarizes the Argument Rather Than Quoting It2:31
- This Prompt Suggests Lines of Thought for You2:49
- This Prompt is About Humorists3:07
- What's The Big Idea?4:14
- Main Idea4:29
- Scoring Guidelines5:03
- Score of 95:09
- Score of 8, 7, and 65:29
- The Sample Essays6:05
- Sample 3A; Score of 86:09
- Begins Support with Examples From History and High Culture6:24
- Reviewer Praises the Language, Structure, and Organization6:51
- Sample 3B; Score of 77:58
- Sample 3C; Score of 38:56
- Tips for the Argumentative Essay10:24
- Language10:28
- Make Sure the Underlying Structure of Your Argument is Sound10:40
- Use Examples from High Culture as Well as Low11:00
- Don't Make Assertions without Presenting Evidence11:17
Synthesis Walkthrough
11m 33s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:08
- Where to Find the Prompt0:34
- Question 10:44
- Analyzing the Prompt0:56
- Background Information1:00
- Hypothetical Situation1:07
- Demands1:13
- Reading the Texts1:55
- Source A1:59
- Source B2:24
- Source C2:41
- Source D2:56
- Source E3:23
- Source F4:01
- Some Possible Approaches4:19
- Variety of Arguments4:25
- Source with a Negative View of Technology in the Classroom4:45
- Can Choose Which Source to Address4:58
- Scoring Guidelines5:41
- Score of 95:46
- Score of 8, 7, and 66:06
- The Sample Essays6:23
- Sample 1A; Score of 86:32
- Sample 1B; Score of 67:39
- Sample 1C; Score of 38:30
- Tips for the Synthesis Essay9:50
- Read the Prompt Carefully10:00
- Using a Lot of Sources is Better Than Using Only a Few10:31
- Don’t Use Fillers10:49
- There is No Right or Wrong Answer11:16
Section 9: Final Thoughts
Tips for the Test
16m 26s
- Intro0:00
- Lesson Overview0:10
- What Will the Test Be Like?0:42
- Location1:02
- Environment1:15
- Cheating1:40
- Format2:05
- What to Bring2:17
- What Not to Bring4:00
- Exceptions6:14
- Preparing for the Multiple-Choice Section6:29
- Read!6:42
- Read What You're Assigned in School7:01
- Read Things That Challenge You7:20
- Take Practice Tests7:38
- Preparing for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay8:05
- Read Arguments8:10
- Classic Arguments8:25
- Contemporary Arguments8:55
- Pick Out Elements of Argument and Identify Logical Fallacies9:18
- Practice Writing Under Test Conditions9:26
- Preparing for the Argumentative Essay9:43
- Pick a Few Contemporary Issues and Practice Writing Arguments on All Sides9:46
- Use a Quotation to Find Clear Statements of Opinion10:08
- Practice Writing Under Test Conditions10:44
- Preparing for the Synthesis Essay10:50
- Pick a Few Current Issues and read a Variety of Sources11:04
- Practice11:20
- Last Minute Strategies11:27
- Scout the Location11:35
- Pack Your Test Kit the Night Before11:53
- Read Something You Enjoy the Night Before12:04
- No Sugar or Caffeine Highs12:55
- Relax13:16
- Remember That Any Individual Question Isn't Worth Much on the Test13:50
- Don't Focus About Consequences During the Test14:10
- Set Yourself a Reward for Finishing the Exam14:45
- And Remember…15:32
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