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Line of reasoning, organization and the function of parts · AP English Language and Composition · Courselo

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Reasoning and organization (skill categories 5–6)

Line of reasoning, organization and the function of parts

Reasoning and organization (skill categories 5–6) · Lesson 1 of 3

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Unit 3

Reasoning and organization (skill categories 5–6)

3 lessons · 2 h 45 min of study

Line of reasoning, organization and the function of partsReading · 0%
Methods of development40 min of study
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This unit is ≈12% of the English Lang, across 3 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 1 of 3 · Reasoning and organization (skill categories 5–6)

Line of reasoning, organization and the function of parts

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Describe a text’s line of reasoning and explain whether and how it supports the overarching thesis (5.A)
Explain how the arrangement of paragraphs and ideas creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning (5.B)
Identify the function of a sentence or paragraph within the whole: introduces, illustrates, qualifies, concedes, shifts, extends or concludes

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Explain the relationship between two parts of a text and recognise shifts in argument, tone or focus

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