
AP English Language & Composition Monthly Review
In AP Lang, each essay leans on skills from the last, so a shaky foundation makes every new essay harder.
Starts Fri, Nov 20
1:00 AM UTC · 1h 30m

Alana
4.3
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Analyze rhetorical strategies—ethos, pathos, logos, diction, syntax, and figurative language—in real nonfiction texts
Construct well-organized argumentative essays with clear thesis statements, credible evidence, and effective counterargument handling
Write focused rhetorical analysis essays that go beyond identifying devices to explaining their effect on a specific audience
Apply synthesis skills by integrating multiple sources into a single, cohesive written argument
Identify and avoid logical fallacies such as ad hominem, straw man, and false dilemma in both reading and writing
Navigate the AP Lang exam format strategically, including time allocation across multiple-choice and all three free-response sections
Evaluate sample student essays against AP scoring rubrics to understand exactly what earns higher scores
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Alana
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In AP Lang, each essay leans on skills from the last, so a shaky foundation makes every new essay harder. That's why this class works on whatever your class is tackling right now, from rhetorical analysis to argument and synthesis, practicing AP-style multiple-choice questions and all three essay types with an instructor who shows exactly how AP readers score them. Every session leaves you clearer on what earns points in the kind of essay you're writing this month. Built for students who want steady progress and confidence in timed writing by May.
Shore Up Earlier Skills AP Lang skills build on each other, so a shaky foundation makes every essay harder. We circle back to skills from earlier in the year, like identifying an author's claim and evidence or analyzing a writer's rhetorical situation, so the work ahead has something solid to build on.
Tackle the Current Unit Whatever your class is working on right now, from rhetorical analysis to argument and synthesis essays, students get guided practice and clear strategies for the reading and writing they're doing in school this month.
Practice AP-Style Questions Work through real AP-style multiple-choice questions and all three essay types, and learn exactly how AP readers score them.
Preview What's Next Wouldn't we all love a sneak peek at our next challenge before the clock starts ticking and the points start counting? We preview upcoming skills, like writing a synthesis essay or analyzing style and syntax, so new assignments feel familiar instead of intimidating.
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