1. Synthesis TW Table Scoring
Step 1: Mark your own essay for these:
Each body paragraph
Topic sentence (NOT source-based)
Transition into evidence + cite
Explanation
Concluding sentence (reconnect to topic sent.)
Intro paragraph
Hook
Transition to thesis
Clear thesis
Concluding paragraph
Summarize thesis
Summarize main points
End with “mic drop” (universal extension)
Overall
Answers the prompt
Logical
3+ sources used
Cohesive throughout
Command of language

2. Synthesis TW Table Scoring
Step 2: table scoring with AP rubrics
2 people from your table and 1 person from somewhere else in the room (3 total)
For each:
Score the essay using the rubric (circle and highlight)
Write a statement explaining your score
Write a “glow” and a “grow” for the essay
Make sure to check:
does the essay answer the prompt?
are there 3+ sources cited?

3. Synthesis TW Table Scoring
Step 3: self-reflection
Answer these questions:
what score did you earn on your essay?
how well did you manage your 55 minutes yesterday?
what are two “glows” and two “grows” for your synthesis TW?
what is a question you still have and/or a resource you need?