1. AP English Language and Composition
Small group requirements! Sit with:
A group of 4-5 people
At least one person from the opposite unit (6 and 7)
People with whom you will be productive!!
AP English Language and Composition
Unit 6/7: Synthesis Essay
Peer-review

2. Before You Trade Papers
Review (re-read) your essay
Highlight your thesis statement in one color
Highlight the topic sentence and concluding sentence of each of your body paragraphs in another color

3. Rotation #1 Pass papers around so that no one has his/her own essay
Identify yourself at the top of the paper by writing your name in the color ink you will use to write comments
Silently read the paper in front of you

4. Rotation #1 (cont.)
Read the paper again. Mark on the essay notes on the author’s thesis.
What is the thesis? Is the thesis effective? Why or why not? What could be changed to improve it? Does the rest of the essay support the thesis?
When everyone at your table is done with this step, take turns talking to the person whose paper you have about the notes you wrote down. Add clarifications/explanations to your notes.

5. Rotation #2 Pass papers around so that no one has his/her own essay
Identify yourself at the top of the paper by writing your name in the color ink you will use to write comments
Silently read the paper in front of you

6. Rotation #2 (cont.)
Read the paper again. Mark on the essay notes on the author’s paragraphing (structure)
How many paragraphs does the essay have? Is there a clear introduction? Body paragraphs? A clear conclusion? How many sentences does each paragraph have? Read all the highlighted sentences and ONLY the highlighted sentences in a row all together. Does the progression of logic make sense? (structure + content)
When everyone at your table is done with this step, take turns talking to the person whose paper you have about the notes you wrote down. Add clarifications/explanations to your notes.

7. Rotation #3 Pass papers around so that no one has his/her own essay
Identify yourself at the top of the paper by writing your name in the color ink you will use to write comments
Silently read the paper in front of you

8. Rotation #3 (cont.)
Read the paper again. Mark on the essay notes on the author’s evidence and citations (in-text AND works cited page)
Does the author include quotes from 3 or more sources? Are the quotes convincing/ add to the author’s argument? Do the quotes have citations? Are the citations correct? Is there a complete & correct works cited page?
When everyone at your table is done with this step, take turns talking to the person whose paper you have about the notes you wrote down. Add clarifications/explanations to your notes.

9. Rotation #4 Pass papers around so that no one has his/her own essay
Identify yourself at the top of the paper by writing your name in the color ink you will use to write comments
Silently read the paper in front of you

10. Rotation #4 (cont.)
Read the paper again. Mark on the essay notes on the author’s diction, syntax, and punctuation.
Is the author’s intent clear? Do you understand the diction (word choice)? Are sentences varied and complete? Does the author use proper punctuation to convey meaning? What one or two changes would make the most positive impact on the essay (identify patterns)?
When everyone at your table is done with this step, take turns talking to the person whose paper you have about the notes you wrote down. Add clarifications/explanations to your notes.