Analyzing Sources in the Locavore Movement

This video tutorial is a practice session for the AP English Language and Composition synthesis essay. It begins with an overview of the lesson, focusing on analyzing a real prompt from the 2011 AP exam about locavore movements. The session covers how to approach the essay, including analyzing the prompt, reading texts for main ideas, and understanding scoring guidelines. It also reviews sample essays and provides tips for writing a coherent and well-developed essay. The video concludes with a detailed examination of the seven sources related to the prompt, highlighting their arguments and perspectives on locavore movements.

What is the primary focus of this lesson in the AP English Language and Composition course?

• Analyzing poetry

• Practicing the synthesis essay

• Studying historical texts

• Improving grammar skills

Where can students find the prompts used in this lesson?

• In the course textbook

• On the College Board's website

• In the teacher's notes

• In the library

What is the main topic of the synthesis essay prompt discussed in the lesson?

• Locavore movement

• Global warming

• Technological advancements

• Economic policies

How many sources must students use in their synthesis essay according to the prompt?

• At least three

• At least two

• At least four

• At least one

What is the main argument of Source A by Mazur?

• Locavore movement is economically beneficial

• Locavore movement is a passing trend

• Locavore movement has no nutritional benefits

• Locavore movement is environmentally harmful

What does Source B by Smith and MacKinnon suggest about the nutritional benefits of locavore foods?

• They are non-existent

• They are nominal

• They are significant

• They are harmful

What does Source C by McWilliams say about food miles and carbon footprints?

• They are the most important factors

• They don't tell the whole story

• They are irrelevant

• They are the only factors to consider

What type of data does Source D provide?

• A detailed essay

• A video presentation

• A simple graph

• A podcast

What perspective does Source E by Goodboy offer?

• Cultural

• Nutritional

• Economic

• Legislative

What issue does Source F by Roberts highlight about the locavore movement?

• It is too expensive

• It is difficult to define locally sourced foods

• It is not popular

• It is too centralized