Hi everyone, I'm currently working on improving my rhetorical analysis essay for AP English. Can someone guide me on where to find some good sample essays or rubrics to use as a reference point? Thanks in advance!
Hi! I'm glad to hear you're working on your AP English rhetorical analysis essay. To help you improve your essay and understand the scoring criteria, I recommend reviewing the College Board's official resources, as they provide sample essays and detailed rubrics to guide you. You can go to the College Board website and look for the AP English Language and Composition section. In the free-response questions (FRQ) section, you'll find previous years' prompts, as well as sample essays with scoring commentary. The commentary will explain why specific scores were awarded and help you understand the expectations for each scoring category.
Additionally, you should review the official AP English Language and Composition Scoring Guidelines, which outline the rubric used for grading the rhetorical analysis essays. Understanding the scoring guidelines will help you become familiar with the components that make up a high-scoring essay, such as a clear thesis, strong evidence, and persuasive analysis.
As you study these resources, pay attention to patterns in the high-scoring essays and try to identify what makes them stand out. Practice analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of various sample essays and compare them to your own work. This will help you build a better understanding of what's expected and apply those lessons to your own writing. Good luck!
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