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    This document provides a template and guidelines for writing a synthesis essay. It includes sections for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction must have a hook, context, and thesis statement. Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, signal phrases introducing sources, explanations of the sources, and a defense of the thesis tying the sources to the topic sentence. The conclusion should connect back to the hook and include a call to action, recommendation, prediction, or results. Students are instructed to include a minimum of three sources and four body paragraphs, including a refutation paragraph. The document provides further explanation of an ICED strategy for fully developing each body paragraph with an idea, citation, explanation, and defense of the thesis. Students

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    Mrs.

    Opaleski-DiMeo – English III

    Synthesis Writing Template

    I. Introduction – MUST HAVE ALL THREE


    A. Hook
    B. Context
    C. Thesis
    II. Body Paragraphs
    A. BP #1
    1. Topic Sentence #1 (I)*
    2. Signal Phrase plus Source #1 (C)
    3. Explanation/Elaboration of Source (E)
    4. Signal Phrase plus Source #2 (C)
    5. Explanation/Elaboration of Source #2 (E)
    6. How Sources #1 and #2 tie to your topic sentence and thesis (D)
    B. BP #2
    1. Transitional Phrase plus Topic Sentence #2 (I)
    2. Signal Phrase plus Source #3 (C)
    3. Explanation/Elaboration of Source (E)
    4. Signal Phrase plus Source #4 (C)
    5. Explanation/Elaboration of Source #2 (E)
    6. How Sources #3 and #4 tie to your topic sentence and thesis (D)
    C. BP #3
    1. Transitional Phrase plus Topic Sentence #3 (I)
    2. Signal Phrase plus Source #1 (C)
    3. Explanation/Elaboration of Source (E)
    4. Signal Phrase plus Source #3 (C)
    5. Explanation/Elaboration of Source #2 (E)
    6. How Sources #1 and #3 tie to your topic sentence and thesis (D)
    D. BP#4 REBUTTAL
    1. Transitional Phrase plus what other people say against your thesis
    2. Transitional Phrase plus why your thesis is right
    3. Explanation on why the other side is wrong OR a source to support why
    you are right
    Mrs. Opaleski-DiMeo – English III

    III. Conclusion
    A. Connection/Reference back to hook
    B. One of the following: call to action, recommendation, predication, results
    or consequences

    Requirements for Revised Synthesis:

     Proper Introduction (3 parts)


     Minimum of THREE different sources total in the essay
     FOUR body paragraphs that follow the template (meaning a signal phrase plus
    minimum of two integrated quotes in proper format) with effective transitions
    INCLUDING a refutation paragraph
     Proper Conclusion (2 parts)
     Typed and submitted to Turnitin.com by Friday, October 6th at 7:30 am
     This is a TEST grade – be certain to revise, add a refutation paragraph and show off
    all you have learned about writing thus far

    *ICED is a strategy to help you expand on your ideas to be certain that all body
    paragraphs are fully explained as well as connected to your thesis.

     I – Idea This is the ORIGINAL topic sentence of each body paragraph that directly
    and always supports the thesis.

     C – Citation This is the textual evidence that relates to your specific idea in the
    body paragraph. This should be a direct quote, embedded quote, or paraphrase
    with an internal citation.

     E – Explanation The explanation and expansion of the source/textual evidence in


    relation to the topic sentence. Expand on I, the idea, and how C, the citation is a
    means of supporting your idea. This should be at least one sentence, often two.

     D – Defense of Thesis

     This last step is the most difficult and one that students most often forget. This is
    the last sentence that connects your whole paragraph back to your thesis. How
    does this whole paragraph support your thesis?
    Mrs. Opaleski-DiMeo – English III

    Original Synthesis Prompt Name:

    Self-Reflection

    Directions: Re-read your first synthesis draft done in class. Now, given that you have had
    three weeks of writing instruction, reflect on the following questions. Answer in a
    minimum of TWO complete sentences.

    1. Based on our work with introductions, what hook strategy will you employ to
    engage the reader? How will you close your essay, which “garnish” will you use?
    EXPLAIN.

    2. Based on our work with transitions (especially transitions between sentences),


    what are your ideas for revising so your essay has more cohesion and unity? BE
    SPECIFIC (look at the paragraphs and the transitions you selected).

    3. Based on our work with quote integration, what are your ideas for revising your
    current examples of textual evidence? BE SPECIFIC (i.e. what methods will you
    employ? REMEMBER TO VARY)

    4. Based on your new knowledge of counterpoint and refutation, what will your
    counterpoint be? Write it here.
    Mrs. Opaleski-DiMeo – English III

    5. What are the strengths of your current draft? Can you enhance them further?

    6. What are the areas that need improvement? BE SPECIFIC to the strategy you plan
    on using to revise these areas.

    7. Is there anything else you could use clarification or further instruction on to


    improve your essay? BE SPECIFIC

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