1. AP English Language and Composition
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

3. Journal In your own words, define “synthesis.”
Write as many details as you can remember about the AP Synthesis Essay Prompt.
What is something you like/enjoy about synthesis essays?
What is something you do not like/do not enjoy about synthesis essays?

4. Pass Back Unit 4 Précis & Unit 4 Rubric
On your Unit 4 Rubric: record the scores you earned on your two précis.
Unit 4 précis re-writes due: Friday, Jan. 16th.
Note: we will do a précis reflection for Semester 1. To prepare for this, do your very best to locate all the précis that you have written throughout the semester. At the very least, you will need to know your scores for each précis, which is available through Skyward.

5. AP Exam Released Prompt: 2010 Synthesis Essay
Individually: read the prompt, identify the task, read the sources, create a thesis, make an outline (15 minutes)
Small groups: discuss the prompt and the sources, and compare and contrast your individual thesis statements and outlines (10 minutes)
Whole class: Synthesis essay Q&A