Today we focused on essay writing for the AP exam. I provided instruction on forming a thematic interpretative thesis, using commentary to explain the evidence supporting the thesis, and last using transition words to create a line of reasoning. We then carefully reviewed Joshua's recent essay on "The Cathedral" and worked on applying the lesson objectives. As Joshua is still having difficulty with the interpretative aspect of the AP course, I assisted in forming the thesis statement and provided examples of evidence he could incorporate to support the thesis. He will rewrite the essay for homework.