Argument Essay Writing Strategies

This video tutorial guides students on writing a coronavirus argument essay for the AP Government exam. It emphasizes the importance of the thesis statement, provides a step-by-step approach to using evidence, and explains how to structure the essay effectively. The tutorial aims to alleviate students' stress by simplifying the essay-writing process and offering practical tips for earning points.

What percentage of the AP government score is based on the argument essay?

• 50%

• 40%

• 70%

• 60%

What is the first step in writing the coronavirus argument essay?

• Write an introduction

• Summarize the prompt

• Write a thesis statement

• List the evidence

What should the thesis statement include?

• An introduction to the topic

• A summary of the essay

• A claim and a line of reasoning

• A list of evidence

What is the first step in writing the evidence paragraph?

• Write a conclusion

• Explain the evidence

• Identify the document

• Summarize the thesis

How many points is the evidence paragraph worth?

• Four points

• Three points

• Two points

• One point

What is the toughest point to earn in the evidence paragraph?

• Identifying the document

• Describing the evidence

• Explaining how the evidence supports the thesis

• Writing the thesis statement

What does the sample answer demonstrate?

• How to write an introduction

• How to earn all possible points

• How to list evidence

• How to summarize the essay

What should you do after writing the first evidence paragraph?

• Write a conclusion

• List all documents

• Repeat the process with a new piece of evidence

• Summarize the essay

How many total points can be earned from the essay?

• Six points

• Five points

• Eight points

• Seven points

What is the final advice given in the video?

• Don't worry, you got this

• Write a detailed introduction

• List all possible evidence

• Focus on the conclusion