Synthesis Essay Day 6

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: write a body paragraph and a conclusion

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Fishtopia SAT vocabulary list
2. Yesterday, we started reading the sources and looking for ideas for our essay. Today we will finish any partner paragraphs and you will work on your own paragraph.
1. Here are a sample of quotes to use in your essay.
1. Sample body paragraph
1. Communication is a crucial factor for Carly to consider when deciding whether to stay with Marc because it will help them resolve their conflicts. Currently, Marc and Carly seem to be having significant communication problems, especially about if one of them is cheating on the other. For instance, Danielle states, “I was told by Lindsey that Carly was cheating on you with John. But you know how Lindsey can be…” This statement indicates that Marc is relying on hearsay from a potentially unreliable source, suggesting a breakdown in communication between him and Carly. Additionally, Anna, who is a jealous friend of Marc and Carly, states that “Marc is convinced that Carly is cheating on him because Carly has been with John for the last two nights.” Rather than communicating with Carly, Marc is letting himself be swayed by conflicting accounts of Carly’s faithfulness. This evidence suggests that Marc is making assumptions without seeking clarification from Carly, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflict. Consequently, if Carly and Marc cannot improve their communication skills, their relationship will fall apart. Therefore, effective communication is essential for resolving their current conflicts and building a stronger foundation for the future.
2. We will also add a conclusion to our essay.
1. Conclusions should be idea and action based
2. Think about some personal experiences you have had that hold emotional weight and logically relate to the topic of your paper and your argument. If you don't have an experience of your own, think of someone that you know.
3. Begin to produce up to 4 sentences that tell the story or stories from step 2 while connecting those stories to the ideas of step 1.
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment.
4. Shift from talking about yourself to talking about people and individuals outside of yourself.
5. Include a snippet of a pertinent quote from one of the sources that is no more than six words.
6. Leave a glass slipper. Consider what you want your audience to do.
1. You can use the phrase "In a world where..."
2. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of their teachers note, “dating in high school is not very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
7. Here is the conclusion all together:
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of Marc and Carly's teachers note, “dating in high school is [not] very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.

Homework:

1. Work on your G-H vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.