Synthesis Essay Final Draft

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: improve my ability to include evidence and commentary in a synthesis essay.

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

Agenda:

1. Write a body paragraph that quotes from at least two of the sources.
1. Start the paragraph with the phrase, "The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...
2. Then add a sentence that tells how food trucks relate to that factor.
1. (ex.) The first factor that cities should consider when regulating food trucks is...The growth in food trucks can contribute to...
3. Now add your quotes from the sources and give some real world examples.
4. Finally end with your commentary.
1. This evidence suggests...Consequently if...Therefore,...
2. Make sure you highlight the parts of your paragraph.
3. 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. SAT A 1-25 list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.