Grammar: Article + Noun + Be Verb + Adjective
Vocabulary: Quiet
Example: The library is quiet.
Grammar: Simple Past
Vocabulary: Town
Example: Linda lived in a small town.
My parents Superman and Batman are my heroes.
My parents, Superman, and Batman are my heroes.
How long do you have to write (and read the sources) for the synthesis essay?
40 + 15 min = 55 min (technically)
Although John had had had had had been the correct answer.
Although John had "had," "had had" had been the correct answer.
Grammar: Plural Noun + Be Verb + Adjective
Vocabulary: Penguin
Example: Penguins are hilarious.
Grammar: Simple Present
Vocabulary: Work
Example: Some people work from home.
Let's eat grandmother!
Let's eat, grandmother!
How many sources are you required to use?
3
Grammar: Article + Noun + Be Verb + Article+ Adjective + Noun
Vocabulary: Place
Example: The world is a magical place.
Grammar: Present Progressive (Present Continuous)
Vocabulary: Coat
Example: Charles is wearing a coat.
"Don't forget put a comma when quoting something" he said.
"Don't forget, put a comma when quoting something," he said.
Corroborate
or
Conflict/Contrast
Grammar: Article + Plural Noun + Be Verb + Preposition + Location
Vocabulary: School
Example: The students are at school.
Grammar: Simple Past with "Be" Verb
Vocabulary: sick
Example: Francis was sick last week.
Dear Taylor
Sorry I can't make it to the concert!
Sincerely
Leo
Dear Taylor,
Sorry, I can't make it to the concert!
Sincerely,
Leo
What are three ways to address a counter-argument?
Rebutt
Refute
Concede
Grammar: Wh-question Word + Be Verb + Possessive Proper Noun + Noun
Vocabulary: Phone
Example: Where is Leo's phone?
Grammar: Simple Past, Negative
Vocabulary: Eat
Example: I didn't eat lunch yesterday.
Last night the movie that was Mr. Zen's favorite this year won the award.
Last night, the movie that was Mr. Zen's favorite this year won the award.
What are two ways to integrate a source into your essay?
As EVIDENCE in support of an argument and/or as CONTEXT to help explain something.
OR
Through DIRECT QUOTATION or PARAPHRASE.