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Prompt

100

True or false: a synthesis essay is basically a summary of the sources.

False!

Sources

100

You need to use this many sources in your essay.

What is 3 per AP standards, but in room 507--FishFour!

200

This is the best way to understand the source.

What is: Skim first, then read thoroughly.

Organization

100

One way to start an introduction:

-A question

-A hook

-An observation drawn from the sources

General

100

This is the purpose of this practice:

To prepare you for the AP Exam

200

This is the general format of any essay: 

Intro

Thesis

BP1

BP2

BP3

Conclusion

400

This is a good way to chunk your time on the synthesis essay:

15 min read sources

10 min plan/outline

25 min write

5 min review/edit

Thesis

100

This is one thing you need to understand thoroughly in order to have a thorough thesis.

The prompt.

200

This is one way to introduce tension and add strength to your argument.

Using counterclaims.