Hey yall, AP scores just came out, and I want to say that because of this channel I got a 5. I watched all your videos the night before and walked in to the test having never done a practice test and rocked it. You are truly a go my friend. My advice to others cramming: memorize the formats for each of the essays and the rhetorical device words and you'll be fine.
i didn’t sign up for the ap lang course but i wanna flex on my english department at tomorrow’s practice exam 🙏🏼 because of you i will trust this channel
I've been having a hard time interpreting what my teacher has been telling our class about the synthesis essay but you just made it a bajillion times easier for me! Thank you very much!!!
Hi 2024 AP Lang students, good luck on the exam! I enjoyed helping a lot of you through tutoring, DMs, and comments this year. After the exam, feel free to come back and let me know if you found my videos useful.
@@epicedits2334 You're allowed to use those words for all of the essays! It's often hard to write sentences without those words. One general piece of advice: try to use powerful action verbs (ex. persuade, implore, condemn, galvanize, spotlight, ignite, explore, etc.) whenever you can.
@@MsPeerEditor So you do not get points taken off for words like: is, are, was, has and stuff like that? That’s weird. My teacher took many points of my essays for using them. Is it not required by the AP Exam to follow those rules?
Watching this now as a Jr. in college and this is the best, easiest explained video on how to write a synthesis/research essay! I had no idea how I was gonna write 3 papers in one week, but this video helped me form an outline for all of them and motivate me to finish them. Thank you!
I have a practice synthesis essay today, and my teacher didn't give much information on how to write these. The prompt happens to be exactly the same. Thanks!
Hi I just want to say AP Scores came out - i followed exactly what this channel said for all three essays and got a 5! Super super helpful especially for the synthesis essay which was my weakest which became my strongest after watching this. What I found helpful: I highly recommend using as many documents as you can and including refutations at the end of your bps like says to - thank you so much!
Great video! Loved the tips you gave. I find the "+" vs. "-" strategy pretty effective, but it may be even better to write out a plus or a minus after each new idea in the source, not just the top of the page, especially since from what I've seen, a lot of the sources the AP exam uses have recently argued for both sides directly, thus taking a more observational/bilateral stance. There's also the thing with the three-pronged thesis, which according to my AP Language teacher isn't very sophisticated and will usually at best score a 4/6. For most people, including me, a 4 is definitely acceptable, especially when you're on a time constraint. The example you provided would probably be an exception to the scoring pattern since it is well-thought out, but what my teacher advises is that, on the thesis, you abstract/generalize your three reasonings into one idea, and then introduce your different reasons in the body-paragraphs. The grader might like that more and you'd be more likely to bring attention to your essay. You can also try extracting the general tone of all the sources and applying it to your own essay to earn the sophistication point and pique your reader's interest. Overall, great video. And yes, counterarguments are very important! for the viewers, if you struggle with creating/addressing counterarguments, my best advice would be to keep searching through youtube for dedicated outlines/guides on the topic (or if you have a good teacher, ask them!).
Thanks so mucchh! I have a question though. My AP teacher said not to be using outside knowledge and only the sources but your video says otherwise. What should I do? 😫
Great question! In my opinion, it doesn't hurt to use outside knowledge, but it's not required. I would use outside knowledge if you feel that it enhances your argument or adds a perspective that is not already included in the provided sources.
Try CHORES. Current events, history, outside knowledge, readings, entertainment, and science. If you can connect two of these to each line of reasoning, you likely will get higher evidence points.
How should you approach a synthesis essay when all of the sources support the same idea? In the practice essay I’m doing all six sources support are pro and none contain anti material. Any recommendations?
I would definitely choose the pro side and craft a strong, original counterargument to help you earn the sophistication point. This video will show you how to craft your counterargument and rebuttal: th-cam.com/video/wtzhe_Ae6qg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Toax-j7Z-QI18dQ2
So are the claims the three things you mentioned in your thesis? The civic engagement, educational resources, and technological skills? Or are those big ideas, and you need smaller claims supporting those, if so, what would those sub claims be fore the three big claims.
There's no hard rule, but I would try not to use personal pronouns such as "you" in the synthesis or argument essays. The reason behind this is that personal pronouns tend to seem informal.
@@mark_swag_lord idk if im too late but if ur referring to the reader its best to just use a general "one may think, one may say... from experiences, one may.."
@@yopapian how do you think you're going to do? I'm planning on coming back to this comment after I get results and seeing if I got what I guessed. For me maybe a 2?
Just finished...I didn't finish any of my essays ...though I think I did a good job overall...thanks, I probably would've done worse if I didn't watch your videos
I usually skim the sources to try to find evidence that I can incorporate into my essay. I specifically pay attention to the first sentences of paragraphs to understand the main points of an author's argument. Additionally, I look for numbers, which could be valuable statistics, and I search for people's names. If the author of a source includes someone's name, they might be referring to a subject matter expert or an individual with a relevant anecdote.
Your claims should be points that support your thesis using relevant details. For example, one claim might be: In a world where online forums allow anonymous users to offer polarizing views and harass their opposition, library events provide a common space where people can learn each other's stories and engage in civil discussions in person.
That's a really good question, and honestly I'm not completely sure what the answer is. I think it's because the norm at the time in which Luce made her speech (1960) was to automatically use he/his rather than more inclusive gender pronouns when referring to a hypothetical person.
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Hey yall, AP scores just came out, and I want to say that because of this channel I got a 5. I watched all your videos the night before and walked in to the test having never done a practice test and rocked it. You are truly a go my friend.
My advice to others cramming:
memorize the formats for each of the essays and the rhetorical device words and you'll be fine.
How was the multiple choice? Do you have any advice for that section?
i didn’t sign up for the ap lang course but i wanna flex on my english department at tomorrow’s practice exam 🙏🏼 because of you i will trust this channel
do yk any websites that show the formats
@@shaneli3003^^this
You are a blessing. My AP teacher refuses to teach us how to set up a synthesis essay. ❤❤❤
peridot
same :(
We ONLY do argumentative essays
Me too😭
Who else is here frantically watching this literally days before their exam
🙋🏻♀️
sameee
Me!!
Me
Me it’s tomorrow😭
2024 ap lang gang here
Hell yeah (I'm cooked)
@@KelsanGiamporcaro bouta be light, just think about society impacts ong
we’re cooked
So cooked rn
im so (not) cooked thanks to these vids
Watching this the day before exam! Cooked very badlyy
good luck cuz samee
I've been having a hard time interpreting what my teacher has been telling our class about the synthesis essay but you just made it a bajillion times easier for me! Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome! Your essay is going to be awesome :)
Hi 2024 AP Lang students, good luck on the exam! I enjoyed helping a lot of you through tutoring, DMs, and comments this year. After the exam, feel free to come back and let me know if you found my videos useful.
Thank you so much for making these videos. They somehow have helped me more than my teacher has in almost a school year 😂
For which essays are you not allowed to use forms of to be such as: has, is, are, was?
i LOVE these videos, i have an amazing teacher but you make everything so clear as well!
@@epicedits2334 You're allowed to use those words for all of the essays! It's often hard to write sentences without those words. One general piece of advice: try to use powerful action verbs (ex. persuade, implore, condemn, galvanize, spotlight, ignite, explore, etc.) whenever you can.
@@MsPeerEditor So you do not get points taken off for words like: is, are, was, has and stuff like that? That’s weird. My teacher took many points of my essays for using them. Is it not required by the AP Exam to follow those rules?
We got this guys let’s GOOO.
glad to see i’m not the only one studying last minute lol
@@theflyinmudkip854 same hahaha!
@@theflyinmudkip854 same
Watching this now as a Jr. in college and this is the best, easiest explained video on how to write a synthesis/research essay! I had no idea how I was gonna write 3 papers in one week, but this video helped me form an outline for all of them and motivate me to finish them. Thank you!
I have a practice synthesis essay today, and my teacher didn't give much information on how to write these. The prompt happens to be exactly the same. Thanks!
omg honestly this makes synthesis essays seem so much easier. I can't believe how much I needed your channel in my life. Thank you so much!!!!
Hi I just want to say AP Scores came out - i followed exactly what this channel said for all three essays and got a 5! Super super helpful especially for the synthesis essay which was my weakest which became my strongest after watching this.
What I found helpful:
I highly recommend using as many documents as you can and including refutations at the end of your bps like says to - thank you so much!
9 hours before exam im trying to learn write a synthesis essay go girl😁
Me too, good luck 👍
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This video is so precise and digestible. I love it!
good luck fellas
You as well
We got this
Good luck y’all!!!
Aye
Good luck guys
Concise and helpful as usual. Thank You!
Glad you liked the video!
I literally have the test tomorrow and I haven’t done sh#t 😭 I’ll make sure to let yall know how it went
let me know, same situation 4 me
Very helpful!! Good luck everybody!
I have the test tmrw morning, good luck u guys
after taking ap chem and apush... i’m rly not stressing this test
ahhh i have it tmrw too gl homie
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Great video! Loved the tips you gave. I find the "+" vs. "-" strategy pretty effective, but it may be even better to write out a plus or a minus after each new idea in the source, not just the top of the page, especially since from what I've seen, a lot of the sources the AP exam uses have recently argued for both sides directly, thus taking a more observational/bilateral stance.
There's also the thing with the three-pronged thesis, which according to my AP Language teacher isn't very sophisticated and will usually at best score a 4/6. For most people, including me, a 4 is definitely acceptable, especially when you're on a time constraint. The example you provided would probably be an exception to the scoring pattern since it is well-thought out, but what my teacher advises is that, on the thesis, you abstract/generalize your three reasonings into one idea, and then introduce your different reasons in the body-paragraphs. The grader might like that more and you'd be more likely to bring attention to your essay. You can also try extracting the general tone of all the sources and applying it to your own essay to earn the sophistication point and pique your reader's interest.
Overall, great video. And yes, counterarguments are very important! for the viewers, if you struggle with creating/addressing counterarguments, my best advice would be to keep searching through youtube for dedicated outlines/guides on the topic (or if you have a good teacher, ask them!).
Cramming all this info before the Ap English language and composition exam 😅
For which essays are you not allowed to use forms of to be such as: has, is, are, was?
Great video, but I’ve heard many ap teachers say it’s better to only use up to 4 sources and not all
So would I use 2 sources per body paragraph then?
@@clearballs8533 Yup! Using too many sources can get tricky for the reader and writer.
Watching this because my teacher didn't really tell us how to write an argumentative essay and it's due in a day lol.
This isn't an argumentative essay, its a synthesis essay.
@@vihashah5975 which is an argumentative essay in which ur given sources
@@vihashah5975 it is argumentative,just different techniques
watching this 1 hr before the exam i am finished 💔💔💔🔥🔥🔥
Same
Thank you for this video! very helpful!! I think many people can find this helpful and very well explained!
i write my synthesis essays like DBQs 💀
same lmfao
Same
We got this guys
currently watching this as we’re in line to go and take the test
2 MORE WEEKS till the exam!!! good luck everyone!!!!
Girly, I’m at a the night before, a good 10 hours
@@humanrandom3796 haha same and im trying to be calm :D good luck to you too!!
So helpful! Thanks! My exam is online and in 30m :’)
Watching this the night before my exam 💀 every practice test we took I made a 2 or barely a 3
Yo good luck
u got thiss B)
whatd u end up getting lol
Thanks so mucchh!
I have a question though. My AP teacher said not to be using outside knowledge and only the sources but your video says otherwise. What should I do? 😫
Great question! In my opinion, it doesn't hurt to use outside knowledge, but it's not required. I would use outside knowledge if you feel that it enhances your argument or adds a perspective that is not already included in the provided sources.
Try CHORES. Current events, history, outside knowledge, readings, entertainment, and science. If you can connect two of these to each line of reasoning, you likely will get higher evidence points.
Watching this during the break before the essay section 😂
last minute studying😛
Hahaha I remember this prompt! I wrote about how libraries are obsolete 😂
I'm sure your essay was amazing ;)
much better than my school teacher
How should you approach a synthesis essay when all of the sources support the same idea? In the practice essay I’m doing all six sources support are pro and none contain anti material. Any recommendations?
I would definitely choose the pro side and craft a strong, original counterargument to help you earn the sophistication point. This video will show you how to craft your counterargument and rebuttal: th-cam.com/video/wtzhe_Ae6qg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Toax-j7Z-QI18dQ2
Thanks so much, extremely helpful!
Is this basically just like argumentative but with confinement to just these 6 sources, rather than your own knowledge?
It is in argumentative style essay that synthesizes evidence from different sources to show why one helps the other prove a point.
So are the claims the three things you mentioned in your thesis? The civic engagement, educational resources, and technological skills? Or are those big ideas, and you need smaller claims supporting those, if so, what would those sub claims be fore the three big claims.
Can I say the word "you" in synthesis or argument essays?
There's no hard rule, but I would try not to use personal pronouns such as "you" in the synthesis or argument essays. The reason behind this is that personal pronouns tend to seem informal.
@@MsPeerEditor ok thanks
@@mark_swag_lord idk if im too late but if ur referring to the reader its best to just use a general "one may think, one may say... from experiences, one may.."
Exams tomorrow✌️
same
@@yopapian how do you think you're going to do? I'm planning on coming back to this comment after I get results and seeing if I got what I guessed. For me maybe a 2?
@@christel_asc Tbh I'm probably going to get a 2 as well. Lol
yup
@@christel_asc what did u end up getting?
This was super helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you for the tips !!
cooked
Just finished...I didn't finish any of my essays ...though I think I did a good job overall...thanks, I probably would've done worse if I didn't watch your videos
did u pass?
so what exactly changed in your thesis at the end of your essay? does it have to change at all?
Thank you!
This was so helpful thank you!
Exam is in 42 minutes… I’m cooked
Same
Do you have any tips for reading the sources in the time frame they give you? I can never read the sources fast enough to get my full writing done.
I usually skim the sources to try to find evidence that I can incorporate into my essay. I specifically pay attention to the first sentences of paragraphs to understand the main points of an author's argument. Additionally, I look for numbers, which could be valuable statistics, and I search for people's names. If the author of a source includes someone's name, they might be referring to a subject matter expert or an individual with a relevant anecdote.
ur a lifesaver tysm
very informative
Bless u fr
4 minutes before the exam😗✌🏾
We are all watching this the day of the exam 🙋🏻♀️
YES
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in the parking lot of my exam place :)
Studying this 1 hour before how cooked am I?
Not me litearlly watching this 8 hours before my exam 😓😭
Hi just a quick question - what did you mean by making specific claims at 10:18 ? What would this look like?
Your claims should be points that support your thesis using relevant details. For example, one claim might be: In a world where online forums allow anonymous users to offer polarizing views and harass their opposition, library events provide a common space where people can learn each other's stories and engage in civil discussions in person.
@@MsPeerEditor ohhh okay that makes sense. Thanks so much this helped a lot
Brooo how did she answer u before our exam. Luckyyy and gl to us all
@@Lax512 I know right 😂 so clutch
@@ramen4302fr lmao
Statistically over 50% of the people commenting "im cooked" passed so dont give up 🙌🙌
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Do you need a topic for a synthesis essay?
Sigh, 50 min to I have to go take my exam.
Me 6 hours before my test...
me 45 min before…
LESS THAN AN HOUR BAHAHA
Girl same 😭
Why does Luce keep using the “he” and “his” pronouns when she herself AND her audience are women?
That's a really good question, and honestly I'm not completely sure what the answer is. I think it's because the norm at the time in which Luce made her speech (1960) was to automatically use he/his rather than more inclusive gender pronouns when referring to a hypothetical person.
Hi I’m taking my exam rn
Studying a half hour before the test. im cooked
Midterm in 7 hours 😌
a day before the exam 😓
@sean e me too just watched all three
test in 10 hours vibes
4 now
2024 APLANG I’m cooked
Who else is taking this at 7:20 tm 🥲
hi 😃