Synthesis
How many sources will you be provided for the synthesis portion of the exam? (*hint, this is a range ___-___)
6-8 sources
what is the acronym used to identify key rhetorical analysis components, that specifically helps you identify the argument and choices
SPACECAT
where does evidence come from in argument? (give the acronym)
CHORES
Your brain!
True or False: The multiple choice portion comes first on the exam
True
What date and time is our final AP exam being held this year?
may 14th, 8 am
How many sources are you required to cite for synthesis according to OUR standards? (Bonus +5 if you can name how many are required based on the rubric)
5 (four minimum), 3 based on rubric
How do you turn a device into a choice and what should it reflect?
DAILY DOUBLE! DOUBLE POINTS if you can give me an example of turning a device into a choice
Add a verb, tie to thesis!
Juxtaposition
Juxtaposing daughter and father to heighten importance of appropriate parenting
True or False?
You will have access to sources in order to support your argument on exam day for argument writing.
FALSE!
It will come from your brain and your brain alone!
how many types of multiple choice questions are there?
8 main types (you will have to know these for tomorrow!)
how long is the exam in total?
3 hours and 15 minutes
How do you cite sources used in text in synthesis? Give an example of the citation out loud.
By the source...(Source A)
What does SPACECAT stand for?
speaker
purpose
audience
context
exigence
choices
appeals
tone
What are the major components/questions of argument commentary?
Give context first, then
Explain why this evidence best supports argument
How many multiple choice questions will be on the multiple choice portion of the exam
45
What TWO things are you required BY COLLEGE BOARD to bring to the exam day with you?
School-issued laptop and ID (school ID is ok)
What are the two major components of a synthesis counter claim? (Must include...)
Address the other side FULLY- the counter, then refute their argument FULLY, make sure you have one piece of evidence in the counter
Define ethos, pathos and logos
ethos- credibility
pathos- emotion
logos- logic
Define the terms:
Defend, Challenge, Qualify
Defend: support
Challenge: go against:
Qualify: to what extent
How many types of lead distractors are there?
4 main types of lead distractors (you will have to know these for tomorrow)
How long do you have for the FRQ portion of the exam and what is the overall WEIGHT of this writing portion of the exam?
2 hours 15 minutes, 55%
Name the two parts of commentary for synthesis. Give me one example of how you can start your sentence for the second part of the commentary.
Source connections, Add to the conversation; beyond the source it can be noted that...
Name the three parts of commentary required in RA writing (must be in the correct order as you would write them) think: what 3 questions must I address to in commentary?
why that choice
how that choice supports thesis
audience impact
What is something allowed in this essay that should not be used in ANY other essay type? Explain WHERE this can be used as well.
personal pronouns, only when adding personal experience (weakest evidence type)
What is the length of the multiple choice portion of the exam AND what is the total WEIGHT of the multiple choice exam?
1 hour, 45%
What are the three different sections on EVERY essay scoring rubric? Tell me what the three sections are and how many points they are each worth to earn points.
Thesis- 1
Evidence/Commentary-4
Sophistication- 1