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What is the AP Lang synthesis thesis formula?
[Subject] must/should [ONE main defensible position with LOADED LANGUAGE] because [supporting reason 1] and [supporting reason 2].
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What is the supporting claim formula?

[Main Argument] must/should [specific action/purpose with LOADED LANGUAGE] because [strong, defensible reason with VERY LOADED LANGUAGE].

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How many main arguments should a thesis have?
ONE strong, defensible position supported by TWO distinct reasons.
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What makes a thesis defensible?
A specific, arguable position that someone could reasonably disagree with and that evidence can support.
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Where should loaded language appear in the thesis?
In the ONE main position, using strong, specific, arguable wording.
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Where should loaded language appear in supporting claims?
In BOTH the specific action/purpose and the reasoning after "because."
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What is the purpose of each supporting claim?
To develop ONE distinct supporting reason from the thesis.
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What are examples of loaded language?
Prioritize, outweigh, justify, essential, unacceptable, responsibility, necessary, detrimental.
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What should supporting claims avoid?
Vague statements, obvious facts, weak wording, and repeating the same reasoning.