Exam Logistics
What is synthesis?
Putting together or combining ideas around a central idea.
According to the rubric, how much is the thesis worth?
1 point
How many people presented in our group project?
4 people
What are the guidelines for writing a good introduction?
Clarity, thesis, topics, hook, and approach.
How much is the synthesis essay worth?
6 points of the free response section or 55% of the overall exam.
What should be included in your thesis?
Take a position and respond to the prompt.
What are the 4 types of sentence structure?
Complex, compound, simple, and compound-complex.
What two things should be done in a thesis for the introduction?
Answer the prompt and make a connection.
How much time should be spent on the synthesis essay?
One hour on the synthesis essay is recommended
What is needed to get 3 points for evidence?
What period are we in?
7th
What does clarity in the thesis mean?
Provides background and justification about the topic.