Goals for AP English Language

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Goals for AP English Language Composition

• Develop a mature perspective
• Be an active, critical reader of non-fiction
• Analyze interpret samples of good writing,
  identifying explaining an authors use of
  rhetorical strategies techniques (purpose
  function)
• Apply effective strategies techniques in your
  own writing
• Demonstrate understanding mastery of standard
  written English as well as stylistic maturity in
  your own writings
• Produce expository argumentative compositions
  that introduce a complex central idea develop
  it with appropriate, specific evidence, cogent
  explanations clear transitions
• Develop timed writing skills
• Move effectively through the stages of writing
  process, with careful attention to inquiry and
  research, drafting, revising, editing, and review
• Create sustain arguments based on readings,
  research, and/or personal experience analyze
  and interpret authors use of argument