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Advanced Placement English Language

Goal 2: The learner will use inquiry and research to inform an audience about complex subjects.

Objective 2.01

Research and synthesize information by:

• investigating a variety of media sources.
• evaluating validity and significance of information.
• analyzing rhetorical functions of textual annotation and documentation.
• organizing information for clarity and effectiveness.
• demonstrating awareness of purpose, audience, and context.
• documenting sources accurately.

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Objective 2.02

Respond to informational texts or media by:

• assessing the language, culture, structure, and historical perspective of the text in order to explain insights into language.
• explaining significant connections among the speaker's/author's purpose, tone, biases, and the message for the intended audience.

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