APEL

There are three areas of writing that APEL focuses on: rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argumentative.

In Tri 1, we are learning rhetorical analysis.

Rhetorical analysis

Thesis

According to Collegeboard’s rubric, the thesis can be located anywhere within your essay. However, it is suggested to write your thesis somewhere in the intro paragraph, preferably as the last sentence.

The thesis must consist of two parts: a purpose verb and the author’s message