AP Lang and Comp Lesson - April 17, 2020 - 5 of 5

Sep 22, 2026

AP Lang and Comp: Synthesis Essay Lesson for April 17, 2020 (5 of 5) focuses on close, critical reading of complex nonfiction sources and synthesizing them to evaluate purpose, bias, and validity. Students are guided to analyze stance, main ideas, and concessions, then produce well-organized arguments supported by textual evidence and a clear, concise claim. The lesson includes a warm-up activity on selecting relevant concepts, step-by-step drafting directions, a self-assessment checklist by paragraph, and practice resources using synthesis essay prompts.

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ELA Virtual Learning AP Lang and Comp: Synthesis Essay April 17, 2020 AP Lang and Comp Lesson: April 17, 2020 (5 of 5) Objective/Learning Target: 1. Apply close, critical reading strategies of complex non-ﬁction text in order to analyze and synthesize the information in order to evaluate its purpose, identify any bias and determine its validity. 2. To produce well-organized arguments using textual evidence from complex non-ﬁction texts while supporting a clear, concise claim. Background Information: A synthesis is a written discussion incorporating support from several sources of differing views. This type of assignment requires that you examine a variety of sources and identify their relationship to your thesis. This is one essay of the three on the AP Lang exam. Before you begin… As you refer to each source included in this prompt, remember to look for the points listed below: ○ Each source’s stance on the topic ○ The main idea of each source ○ Concessions, objections, and rebuttals (when applicable) . ○ Types of evidence (anecdotal, historical, analogies, current events, etc.) Make sure to read over the Synthesis Essay Outline for your essay. Warm Up Activity: When checking the sources, which of the following are relevant ideas to keep in mind? Choose all that apply. a. Point of view b. Similar bibliographies c. Deﬁnition of terms d. Location of authors e. Common ground f. Similar educational backgrounds g. Factors studied h. Issues that divide Warm Up Activity: When checking the sources, which of the following are relevant ideas to keep in mi? Choose all that apply. a. Point of view b. Similar bibliographies c. Deﬁnition of terms d. Location of authors e. Common ground f. Similar educational backgrounds g. Factors studied h. Issues that divide Lesson: ● Review through the prompt and the sources provided. There are a total of six sources. ● Using your Synthesis Essay Outline sheet, begin completing the Synthesis Essay Rough Draft sheet. This is a step-by-step guide to effectively writing the synthesis essay based on the work that you have done this week. Each blank has speciﬁc instructions to ensure that you are completing it correctly. ● Click here to read the prompt and sources. ● Click here to access the Synthesis Essay Rough Draft sheet. Self-Assessment Checklist: ● Complete Bullets A, B, and C under the Introduction Section (Paragraph \#1) . ● Complete Bullets A, B, C, D, E, and F under the First Argument Section (Paragraph \#2) . ● Complete Bullets A, B, C, D, E, and F under the Second Argument Section (Paragraph \#3) . ● Complete Bullets A, B, C, D, and E under the Opposing Views Section (Paragraph \#4) . ● Complete Bullets A and B under the Conclusion Section (Paragraph \#5) . Video Support: ● The following video link shows a complete step-by-step guide for the Synthesis Essay. It uses the 2017 Essay prompt and really breaks down the information and how-to. How to Ace the AP Language Synthesis Essay Further Practice: ● The following link is a PDF version of the 2005 Synthesis Essay Prompt and a shortened expectations list. Use each link to compose a new Synthesis Essay. Follow the steps listed in the expectations list. 2005 Synthesis Expectations List

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What skills are the lesson’s learning targets for AP Lang and Comp synthesis essays?

The lesson targets close, critical reading of complex nonfiction to analyze and synthesize information, evaluate purpose and bias, and determine validity while building organized arguments using textual evidence and a clear claim.

What sources and ideas should students look for when checking the prompt and sources?

Students should identify each source’s stance, main idea, and any concessions, objections, or rebuttals when applicable, and also note the types of evidence used.

How does the lesson guide students to draft the synthesis essay?

Students use a synthesis essay outline to complete a rough draft sheet step-by-step, then verify their work with a paragraph-based self-assessment checklist for the introduction, arguments, opposing views, and conclusion.

Sep 22, 2026

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