Understanding Commentary and Thesis Development

Tim Freitas from the Garden of English provides guidance on succeeding in AP English, focusing on the importance of well-developed commentary. He offers templates and tricks to help students create effective commentary, emphasizing the value of understanding opposing views. The video includes examples of strong body paragraphs and commentary techniques, aiming to improve students' writing skills for AP exams and beyond.

Who is the presenter of the video tutorial?

• Emily Johnson

• Jane Doe

• Tim Freitas

• John Smith

What is one of the hardest things for students to consistently do well?

• Summarize texts

• Develop commentary

• Write introductions

• Create outlines

Why is producing commentary challenging according to Tim?

• It relies heavily on personal understanding and experiences

• It requires extensive research

• It is not important for exams

• It needs a lot of time

What is the thesis Tim presents in the video about?

• The impact of action movies

• The enriching ability of horror films

• The benefits of comedy films

• The drawbacks of romantic films

Why does Tim argue against his real feelings in the thesis?

• To confuse the students

• To show the importance of understanding opposing viewpoints

• To make the video more interesting

• To avoid controversy

What should a strong topic sentence be followed by?

• An introduction

• A summary

• Precise evidence integration

• A conclusion

What does Tim suggest to do if you haven't seen the horror-based items mentioned?

• Ignore them

• Ask a friend

• Watch the previous videos

• Read a book

What is the purpose of using commentary templates?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure at least three sentences of commentary in each body paragraph

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing commentary

Which phrase is NOT suggested by Tim for strong commentary?

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

• However

What is the benefit of experiencing horror films together according to Tim's commentary example?

• It increases individual fear

• It makes the films scarier

• It reduces the enjoyment

• It creates a supportive social climate