Inside This Unit: The Full Breakdown
Theme 6 (Global Challenges) refines complex sentences, advanced connectors, concession, and the passive for sophisticated argument.
Why it matters
This is where the persuasive essay reaches its highest level.
Key concepts
- Advanced connectors: néanmoins, en revanche, d’une part…d’autre part.
- Concession: bien que, quoique (+ subjunctive).
- Passive voice: être + past participle.
Sophisticated Argument
Build complex sentences, concede points with bien que, and structure persuasive essays (intro → arguments → counter-argument → conclusion) on environmental and social issues, comparing Francophone perspectives.
AP exam tip
A strong essay states a thesis, develops multiple perspectives, and concedes a counter-point before rebutting.
Connections to other units
- Theme 4: Argumentation tools culminate here.
- Theme 2: Identity connects to global social issues.
