Tuesday,+May+1

Bell Ringer: Synthesis Grading
As a class, discuss scores on the homework essays. Which scored a 9? 8? 7? etc...

Work in small groups to grade the stack of 9 sample synthesis essays. Be prepared to discuss your reasoning for each grade. There will be one of each score.

Scores on Last Synthesis
Give back last synthesis essay. These have been scored as top tier (green), middle tier (yellow), and bottom tier (red). These break down into the following point values:
 * Top Tier (7, 8, 9)- 100% or 50/50
 * Middle Tier (5, 6)- 85% or 43/50
 * Bottom Tier (1, 2, 3, 4)- 70% or 35/50

After our exercise in synthesis scoring, think about where you would fall inside your tier. What did you do well, and what could be improved on?

Timed Write: Synthesis (15 + 40)
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