Transcript Embedded Assessment 2

Day 29
UNIT 1 EA2- SYNTHESIS ESSAY
Bell Ringer
The same quartet has __________ this song at graduation for the past two years.
Choose the form of the verb that best completes the sentence.
A) sang
B) sing
C) singed
D) sung
**ALL LATE WORK DUE BEFORE NEXT FRIDAY.
10 Steps Ch.4- Implied Main Ideas
Review
Practice #1 (pg.144): 1, 2, 3, 4
Practice #2 (pg.147): 2
Practice #3 (pg.150): 2
10 Steps Quiz Chapter Four: Implied
Main Ideas
Remember! This sentences should be the umbrella sentence.
It will probably use a key word such as several, many, in a series of, etc.
Turn in when finished and read your SSR book.
Embedded Assessment 2
SYNTHESIS ESSAY
Synthesis Essay
Requirements
• Must be typed.
• 2-2 ½ pages (4-5 paragraphs) / double-spaced / 12pt. Font (Times New Roman) / MLA format
• Must use two texts to support your argument.
• Must have a formal outline.
• Look through rubric.
POINTS:
Outline= 10pts
Essay= 50pts
TOTAL= 60 SUMMATIVE POINTS
DUE DATES
• Outlines due at the start of next class.
• Essays due at the start of class on Day 32
(Monday (periods 1 and 2), Tuesday (period 4).
Tips & Reminders
 Don’t use “I” or “you” unless it’s a part of your hook.
 Avoid weak verbs (“it is…” “there are…” “this shows…” etc.) and vague words
(“things,” “stuff,” etc.)
 Proofread carefully!
• Have someone else read your essay too.
 Don’t lose points for formatting.
 Punctuate quotes properly and provide page number.
• EX: She says, “I never really understood my cultural identity” (Williams 58).
Introduction
Needs to begin with a “hook.”
◦ Grabs the attention of your reader.
◦ Anecdote (very short story), quote, questions, etc.
◦ This is the only part of your essay where you can use “I” or “you.”
◦ Provides background information.
Needs an effective thesis statement.
◦ States your position on the issue (without saying “I believe…”)
◦ Introduce your two texts.
◦ Thesis generally comes at the end of your introduction.
Body Paragraphs
 Use a TAG (title, author, genre) statement
 CQC- Claim. Quote. Commentary.
• Don’t forget to add your commentary after your textual evidence.
 Textual evidence
• Quote or Specific Example
 Concessions and refutations
• Be sure to address the other side of the argument. Part of grade.
Conclusion
 Restate your thesis using different words.
 Make one last point or appeal to your audience
 Bring closure to your essay.
 The conclusion should be its own paragraph.
To what extent does a person’s culture inform the way
he or she views others and the world?
A. Culture consistently informs the way one views the world and others.
B. Culture rarely informs the way one views the world and others.
C. Culture sometimes informs the way we view the world and others.
Which do you agree with?
Create a list of texts that support your
point of view.
Flip through Springboard to make your list.
Narrow your list down to two top texts.
Remember the steps to take before writing:
1.
Choose your two texts based on your position or argument.
2.
Write your thesis statement
3.
Decide how to organize your body paragraphs.
4.
Find textual evidence from both texts to support your argument.
5.
Begin outlining.
*Create an outline!
Due at the start of lab day!