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Synthesis Exemplar

Sharkwater

and Finicky SharkSlide2

The Question

In multiple paragraph format, discuss the persuasive techniques used in “

Sharkwater

” and “Finicky Shark”. You must refer to both passages in your essay.

Find the key wordsSlide3

Key Words

In multiple paragraph format, discuss the

persuasive techniques

used in “

Sharkwater

” and “Finicky Shark”. You must refer to both passages in your essay.Slide4

Brainstorm

We are looking for similarities and differences

This question is very open – what are some approaches we could take to this?Slide5

Answer Question

Before you start writing, answer the question in one of two sentences

THIS will be your thesis

If you don’t know this yet, and start writing, you will have no focusSlide6

P.T. for Sharkwater

Stats

15

000 sharks died during video

Elephants kill more people than sharks

We have killed 99% of population

Emotional Appeal

Sad Music

Showing finned shark drop into the water and land

on the bottom

Empathy

Watching the de-finned

shark blink?

Expert Testimony

Biologists

explaining what will happen to our eco system if sharks are extinctSlide7

P.T. for Finicky Shark

Expert Testimony

LOTS!

Empathy (kind of)

End “Can you imagine?” He said “These sharks

are seizing people and holding them gingerly to make this decision”

Statistical Evidence

Last sentence

about shark attacksSlide8

ENGLISH 12

SCORING GUIDE FOR ANALYSIS OF SYNTHESIS TEXTS 1 AND 2

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- The

three essay is

barely adequate

. Understanding of the texts may be partially flawed. An attempt at synthesis is evident.

References to the texts are not clearly connected to a central idea or may be repetitive

. The response may be underdeveloped. A sense of purpose may be evident, but errors can be

distracting

2

- The

two essay is

inadequate

.

While there is an attempt to address the topic, understanding of the texts or the task may be seriously flawed

. Reference to only one text does not constitute synthesis. The response may be seriously underdeveloped. Errors are recurring, distracting, and impede meaning. Slide9

ENGLISH 12

SCORING GUIDE FOR ANALYSIS OF SYNTHESIS TEXTS 1 AND 2

6

- The

six essay is

superior

, demonstrating an insightful understanding of the texts.

The essay shows a sophisticated approach to synthesis

, including pertinent references. The writing style is effective and demonstrates skillful control of language. Despite its clarity and precision, the essay need not be error-free.

5

- The

five essay is

proficient

, demonstrating a clear understanding of the texts at an interpretive level.

The essay clearly synthesizes the concepts within the texts.

References may be explicit or implicit and convincingly support the analysis. The writing is well organized and reflects a strong command of the conventions of language. Errors may be present, but are not distracting.

4

- The

four essay is

competent

.

Understanding of the texts tends to be literal and superficial. Some synthesis is apparent.

The essay may rely heavily on paraphrasing. References are present and appropriate, but may be limited. The writing is organized and straightforward. Conventions of language are usually followed, but some errors are evident. Slide10

Marks for ideas

Comparing and Contrasting the persuasive techniques will give you a solid 4/6

For a 5 or a 6, we need to dig deeper

What are some approaches we can take for a deeper analysis?Slide11

Thesis

While

both passages use effective persuasive techniques

, their message to people about sharks are very different

.Slide12

Two Ways to Write This

#1

#2Slide13

Fill In the thesis on your outline and then try to write the topic sentences for each essay format.