Synthesis Assignment

On Wednesday, students will be asked to complete a synthesis assignment: an opportunity to demonstrate that they are able to make connections between and among the texts we have been reading in this unit. Yesterday, I distributed notes on synthesis, detailing what it is, and how to do it. Then, we used a chart to practice synthesizing two things, using an everyday example from Ms. Barsky's past. The key to quality synthesis is to ensure that your points of comparison are varied, and relevant, given the question or topic. Think carefully about the texts you select and try to choose the ones which best illustrate the question/topic. Finally, remember to use your filled in chart to guide you in your creation of a thesis statement. Your thesis statement should emerge from your findings. Once you are able to look over all of what you have "discovered" in the texts, you will be able to accurately and specifically state how those texts connect. Just a reminder that you will have the entire block to complete the assignment, and you are permitted to use your notes/texts for the assignment.