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Introduction

• Presenter: Aaron Galliego from Lauderdale, Florida.

• Focus: Developing line of reasoning in AP English Language.

Importance of Line of Reasoning

• Central to AP English Language.

• Key concepts:

  • Evaluating evidence for argument support.

  • Choosing evidence based on rhetorical situation.

• Relevance to FRQs:

  • Synthesis: Select evidence from documents.

  • Rhetorical analysis: Use textual evidence.

  • Open-ended argument: Draw from personal knowledge.

Components of Line of Reasoning

• Thesis Statement: Guides paper.

• Subclaims: Supporting points.

• Evidence/Backing: Supports subclaims.

• Commentary: Connects evidence to thesis.

Example of a Line of Reasoning

• Thesis: "PB&J reigns supreme for affordability and flavor."

• Support Claims: Affordability and flavor, backed by reasoning and evidence.

Choosing Appropriate Evidence

• Focus: Selection of evidence. Introduced acronym CRED:

  • Claim: Main assertion.

  • Reasoning: Justification.

  • Evidence: Supporting data.

  • Discussion: Link evidence to claim.