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Commentary, counterargument and line of reasoning · AP English Language and Composition · Courselo

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Free-response question 3: argument essay

Commentary, counterargument and line of reasoning

Free-response question 3: argument essay · Lesson 3 of 3

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Unit 8

Free-response question 3: argument essay

3 lessons · 2 h 50 min of study

Taking a defensible, nuanced position50 min of study
Specific evidence: finding, developing and using it1 h of study
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This unit is ≈14% of the English Lang, across 3 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 3 of 3 · Free-response question 3: argument essay

Commentary, counterargument and line of reasoning

3 quick checks≈5% of the testStretch: Stretch: harder material that separates the top grades

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Write commentary that explains why each example proves the claim, not just what happened
Address a strong counterargument with concession, refutation or rebuttal to strengthen the position
Maintain a clear line of reasoning across paragraphs with purposeful transitions

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Adaptive questions on commentary, counterargument and line of reasoning.

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Avoid faulty reasoning: overgeneralisation, false cause, and either/or thinking

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