AP English Language and Composition

2.1: Explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs

2.2: Demonstrate an understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs

2.3: Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument

2.4: Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim

2.5: Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure

2.6: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the argument

3.1: Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument

3.2: Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim

3.3: Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument’s overarching thesis

3.4: Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument

3.5: Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose

3.6: Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument

4.1: Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message

4.2: Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation

4.3: Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure

4.4: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument

4.5: Recognize and explain the use of methods of development to accomplish a purpose

4.6: Use appropriate methods of development to advance an argument

5.1: Describe the line of reasoning and explain whether it supports an argument’s overarching thesis

5.2: Develop a line of reasoning and commentary that explains it throughout an argument

5.3: Explain how the organization of a text creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning

5.4: Use transitional elements to guide the reader through the line of reasoning of an argument

5.5: Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text

5.6: Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument

6.1: Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument

6.2: Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim

6.3: Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure

6.4: Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument

6.5: Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text

6.6: Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument

7.1: Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message

7.2: Write introductions and conclusions appropriate to the purpose and context of the rhetorical situation

7.3: Explain ways claims are qualified through modifiers, counterarguments, and alternative perspectives

7.4: Qualify a claim using modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives

7.5: Explain how writers create, combine, and place independent and dependent clauses to show relationships between and among ideas

7.6: Write sentences that clearly convey ideas and arguments

7.7: Explain how grammar and mechanics contribute to the clarity and effectiveness of an argument

7.8: Use established conventions of grammar and mechanics to communicate clearly and effectively

8.1: Explain how an argument demonstrates understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs

8.2: Demonstrate an understanding of an audience’s beliefs, values, or needs

8.3: Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text

8.4: Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument

8.5: Explain how writers create, combine, and place independent and dependent clauses to show relationships between and among ideas

8.6: Write sentences that clearly convey ideas and arguments

9.1: Explain ways claims are qualified through modifiers, counterarguments, and alternative perspectives

9.2: Qualify a claim using modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives