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Students will review the chapter on Synthesis Essay in AP practice book
Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay/ (Not timed)
Students will be assigned a graded Synthesis essay (timed)
1. Synthesis Essay 1
Pages: 21-28 in text (NOT TIMED)
1. Read the prompt
2. Underline EXACTLY what you are expected to answer
3. Read all sources and ANY info on the pages...above or below articles/ prompt
4. Mark / indicate each paragraph
5. Mark each source -/+ (SELECT SOURCES THAT WILL SIUPPORT/ IMPACT YOUR ESSAY)
6. Read the prompt again
7. Create a SOAPSTONE and a Brief outline
8. Write your thesis/ blueprint
9. BE SURE TO EMBED AT LEAST 3 SOURCES.
*UNDERLINE THESIS AND BLUEPRINT
10. AP rubric link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-frqs-1-2-3-scoring-rubrics.pdf
(Official Synthesis, Argument, and RA scoring rubrics)
12. FINAL DRAFTS WILL BE DUE THURSDAY, 9/23 @ MIDNIGHT TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM
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***BONUS: There is an assigned AP Exam (195 minutes)
It is optional. HOWEVER, IF YOU COMPLETE THE EXAM and score a 2 , YOU WILL RECEIVE 20 BONUS POINTS (These points are awarded for completing the exam)
PLUS : (There's more....The better you do, the more points you will receive)
3 = +5
4 = +10
5= + 20
Imagine receiving up to 40 bonus points!!!!!!!!
The exam must be completed by Sunday, 10/24
I understand at this point, you are familiar with the Synthesis Essay. However, it is still very possible for you to aquire bonus points. Use your Albert calculator:
https://www.albert.io/blog/ap-english-language-score-calculator/
You must fully complete all three essays/ FRQs and all MCQs
**for those who take the test seriously, and score a 1, you will receive 15 points
(It times you, and your time is recorded.)
this Exam is in Albert.
The mp 2,3, and 4 bonus exams are in AP Classroom
