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Understanding Synthesis Prompts and Positions

Understanding Synthesis Prompts and Positions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Emily Validus explains how to break down a synthesis prompt by understanding the task, identifying positions, and determining impacted areas. She emphasizes careful reading and turning tasks into questions. The video provides insights and examples to help students apply these steps effectively, ensuring a focused and aligned essay.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Emily Validus's video?

How to analyze poetry

How to improve vocabulary

How to break down the synthesis prompt

How to write a conclusion for an essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first key step in tackling the synthesis prompt?

Summarizing the prompt

Identifying the sources

Writing a thesis statement

Understanding the task

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to read the task carefully?

To memorize the prompt

To ensure you know exactly what is expected

To find the easiest part to write about

To quickly finish the exam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you look for in the prompt to identify various positions?

The length of the prompt

The number of paragraphs

The font style

The context of the issue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'maybe' position?

A position that considers how positions impact each other

A position that is undecided

A position that disagrees with both sides

A position that agrees with both sides

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you determine about the areas impacted by the issue?

How they are irrelevant

How they are described in the prompt

How they are affected by the issue

How they are unrelated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of applying the steps to a sample prompt?

To rewrite the prompt

To practice and understand the process

To memorize the steps

To find errors in the prompt

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