Thursday,+April+18

Anchor Texts:
Chapter 3 in Language and Composition book Sources from "Conversation: Focus on Television" pp.766-787 in LOC book

What IS a Synthesis Essay?
Look at example prompt and released sample 2011 Form B
 * IMPORTANT: This is just an argument with sources! We are still referring back to the components of an argument. What CLAIM will you make? What EVIDENCE proves your claim? What WARRANT connects your evidence to your claim? What BACKING is needed to futher support your claim? How can you address Counter-Claims and Qualifications?**

Quick Notes
Using chapter 3 from your book, complete the notes graphic organizer for the synthesis essay.

Practice: Read the Sources
Spend 15 minutes examining the sources from "Conversation: Focus on Television" from pp.766-787 in your LOC book. Because I didn't photocopy these, I made you a quick graphic organizer to gather notes that you otherwise would have made through annotations.

Group Practice
Your Prompt:

Write an essay explaining whether you view television as beneficial or detrimental to society. Incorporate at least 3 sources in your writing.

Spend some time planning an essay with your group. Outline a working thesis, the main points of your argument, and the evidence you would use to support these main points.

Now You Write...
Write this essay. You can take this home; it's not timed. You don't need to type it. I will rank it as top/middle/bottom tier and give you points accordingly. Use this to get your feet wet for timed synthesis essays!