1. Argument Essay & Synthesis Essay AP Language & Composition
Crafting an Argument
Argument Essay & Synthesis Essay
AP Language & Composition

2. The Language of Composition
The Heroes of 2001 Stamp depicts a photograph taken at Ground Zero after the September 11th terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. Analyze the photograph’s argument, and explain why it IS or IS NOT an effective choice for a stamp for the U.S Postal Service

4. Assignment
Find a visual text- a political cartoon, advertisement, photograph, etc – that supports or enhances the argument you have been developing. Write a 1-2 paragraphs explaining how the visual text makes its own argument.

5. Steps to Complete Assignment
1) Explain why the stamp IS or IS NOT an effective choice for a stamp for the U.S Postal Service ( paragraph one)
2) Find a visual text- a political cartoon, advertisement, photograph, etc – that supports or enhances the argument you have been developing.
3) In your 2nd paragraph explain how your image relates to your argument about the stamp. Keep in mind all the visual analysis questions we have been using in class.
4) Attach your image to your assignment and bring in to class.

6. Example of Image Needed
image From: tyglobalist.org
This is my choice for a photo. It relate to me being in agreement with the US Postal Service for using the Heroes of stamp.
It shows elements of our country, friendship, and evokes emotion