Synthesis
DAILY DOUBLE: First things first: _________ is the prompt asking? And remember, AP stands for _________ ______ __________.
What
Answer the prompt
In your introduction, include relevant information related to the _____________ _______________, like the speaker, audience, and purpose.
rhetorical situation
You must assert a _________ position on a topic, even if your making a qualified argument.
clear/specific/strong/defensible
Three strong choice verbs, instead of says, states, or shows:
Highlights, identifies, emphasizes, underscores, acknowledges, demonstrates
True/False- The MCQ reading questions typically deal with higher-level reading comprehension vs. key ideas (or "search and find) type questions
True- The MCQ reading questions have students notice the complexities within a text, including analyzing text structure, vocabulary in context, tone, and the relationships between ideas/development/argument/claims in a text vs basic reading "knowledge" type questions
The number of sources you need to cite in your synthesis essay & the amount of sources to have per paragraph (two numbers)
Three & two
What is a specific type of emotional appeal? Appeal to...
Each body paragraph needs a ________ ___________ (also known as the paragraph's primary claim) that establishes the main idea- this DOES NOT contain specific evidence or quotations
topic sentence
Words and phrases that connect body paragraphs and sentences within body paragraphs.
Transitions- they are the "sign-posts" in an essay that signal your reader from one idea to another (we don't ignore stop signs so make sure to transition from one idea to the next clearly and with development in your essays)
True/False: You can answer the FRQs in any order you would like.
True- just make sure to "bubble" in the corresponding essay to the sheet
What should you do if one of the provided sources is too confusing or does not line up with your position.
skip it
Name three common rhetorical choices or moves by a writer. (hint: not appeals)
Comparison/juxtaposition, anecdote, facts/stats, diction/word choice, repetition, tone.
Strive to include _________ examples as your evidence. It is often helpful to _______ two pieces of evidence in the same body paragraph to strengthen your argument and develop your claims fully. You need sufficient evidence to justify your argument.
specific/concrete/"Proper Noun"
pair
The logical ordering of your argument refers to your __________ ____ _______________.
line of reason
To score at least a 3 on the exam, students need to earn ___% on the MCQ and typically a ____ on each essay.
60% on the MCQ
4 on each essay
(If you have higher MCQ, lower essay scores will balance and if you have lower MCQ, higher essay scores are needed to balance)
Where the period goes when using a parenthetical citation.
After the parentheses
A defensible thesis must include specific rhetorical ___________ and the specific message (also known as the ___________).
choices
argument, or purpose
True/False: I should just simply restate the prompt in my thesis statement.
False- you need to take a defensible position acknowledging the "so what" or impact/potential consequences within your argument in your thesis
True/False: It is best to avoid writing paragraphs about logos, ethos, and pathos in the rhetorical analysis.
True- An author doesn't "use" logos/ethos/pathos (instead they make specific choices with their tone, word choices, and rhetorical modes to create specific appeals). Make sure to discuss the HOW and WHY of the appeal in your paragraph and connect to other rhetorical choices and the rhetorical situation if analyzing appeals.
Don't spend too much time on any one MCQ because...
Every question is worth the same value and you want to have time to answer the questions about which you feel more confident and thus are more likely to answer correctly. You do NOT get points taken away for guessing incorrectly- make sure to answer ALL of the questions!!
Consider the __________ amongst the sources and your own argument.
conversation/tension/relationships
DAILY DOUBLE: When writing your rhetorical analysis, it can help to write following the __________ of the passage.
chronology or order of "shifts" found in the passage (shifts in tone, structure, perspective, point of view/pronoun usage, syntax, etc.)
Brainstorm evidence for the topic of "Working from Home" from 3 of the following categories:
Current Events, History, Outside Knowledge, Reading, Personal Experience, Science, Gov't, Technology, etc.
True/False: It's okay to use "I" in the claims of an essay
False- you must situate a personal example within a third-person claim that introduces the broader reasoning
Most students don't earn full points in the commentary/evidence portion because they lack _______________.
Development in their analysis/nuance in argument/specific evidence/full justification