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Synthesis Essay

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

11th Grade

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking covered

Synthesis Essay
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which FRQ is the synthesis essay?

1

2

3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is unique about the synthesis in comparison to the argument essay?

It is the exact same, only you are informing instead of arguing.

It’s similar. However, this FRQ provides sources to reference on the topic.

It’s similar, only you are arguing about a topic of your choice.

For the synthesis, you get to choose your argument.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the process of synthesizing entail? Choose the best answer.

Look at all the sources.

Use four sources

Assemble parts to create a new whole.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You should include a thesis statement.

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a synthesis essay in AP Language?

To summarize a single source

To compare and contrast two sources

To combine information from multiple sources to support a central argument

To write a fictional story

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following strategies is most effective for ensuring that your synthesis essay is coherent and logically structured?

Writing without an outline

Creating an outline that organizes your main points and supporting evidence

Using only direct quotes without analysis

Writing each paragraph without connecting them

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the synthesis essay?

evaluate the writer's research gathering skills

AP College Board likes synthesis essays

judge the writer's ability to list ideas in a short period of time

examine the writer's skill to use several sources on the same topic

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