AP Language and Composition

1. AP Language and Composition EXAMPLE UNIT

2. Example is an instance that reveals a whole type.

3. Written Essay Examples- serve to illustrate a general statement, or GENERALIZATION

4. STRONG WRITER Includes …for instance, to illustrate, for example, etc.

5. WEAK WRITER An ample supply of ideas, without pulling their ideas together Example: “The emperor used food to humiliate his government. He also manipulated his families,” (an example of each needs to be included between these ideas).

6. Thesis Sentence It establishes the backbone, the central idea, of an essay developed by example. Example: “Sometimes I think we would be better off (in dealing with social problems) if we forgot about the broad strokes and concentrated on the details.” -Anna Quindlen, “Homeless”

7. Example An example from fact or experience carriesthe most weight.

8. Read p. 101, All Seven Deadly Sins…”Peer Assignment: Seven Sins Shopping Imagine a strip mall called The Seven Deadly Sins Shopping Center, where each item on Pope Gregory’s list is represented by a store selling ordinary products and services. Draw up a list of store names that would EXEMPLIFY each of the seven deadlies —for example, Big Joe’s Eats. 1. Avarice 2. Sloth 3.Envy 4.Lust 5.Gluttony 6.Pride 7.Wrath