argument+synthesis+essay








 * Need to Review how to Write an Argumentative Essay?**


 * Using Evidence**


 * Concession and Counterargument**


 * MLA Format Guide**


 * Rubric**

[|Writing Reviser]

username: cfastudent


 * Final Assessment for Unit One: Argument Synthesis Essay **


 * What is an argument synthesis essay? **
 * “ ** The purpose of an argument synthesis is for you to present your own point of view - supported, of course, by relevant facts, drawn from sources, and presented in a logical manner. The thesis of an argumentative essay is debatable. It makes a proposition about which reasonable people could disagree, and any two writers working with the same source materials could conceive of and support other, opposite theses.” [[]]

Throughout unit one, we’ve been looking at various perspectives on issues related to principles, integrity, ideals, and personal sacrifice. We’ve discussed the tensions present between ideals and reality, idealism and pragmatism, and, at time, ideals and survuval. All of these relate to the essential question:
 * ** Is maintaining personal integrity more important than survival or self-preservation? **

We’ve read and viewed the following sources in response to this question: 1) Costica Bradatan, “Philosophy as an Art of Dying” (2011) [] 2) “The Challenge” (1955) [] 3) “The Life and Death of Gandhi” (1998) [] 4) “Gandhi Film Trailer” (1982 film) [] 5) “Gandhi’s Non-Violence Speech” (1982 film) [] 6) George Orwell, “Reflections on Gandhi” (1949) []
 * Full-Length Text **
 * Arthur Miller, __The Crucible__ (1952)
 * Disciplinary Texts**

7) Gwendolyn Brooks, “Kitchenette Building” (1963) [] 8) Alicia Ostriker, “Poem Beginning with a Line by Fitzgerald/ Hemingway” (1998) (I have this book in the classroom for you to cite in Works Cited) 9) Tamar Lewin, “When It’s One Absolute Right Against Another” (1988) []


 * Overview of Assignment **

For your final assessment, **you will write an essay that takes a position on this topic**. Obviously, this is a SUBJECTIVE question, meaning that each person can develop his or her own position in response to it. No two positions will be exactly alike. The key is to develop your position and to carefully prove your argument. To support your claims, **you should use //The Crucible// and at least three disciplinary texts** from the list above to cite as evidence in your essay. Your essay should be a **minimum of 3 pages and a maximum of 5 pages in length with a standard font no greater than 12 points.** It should be written **in Google Docs and saved into your shared folder.** You will also need to use correct **MLA format including a Works Cited page.** You should plan to incorporate **at** **least 7 words from “vocabulary list for unit one**” into your essay. During the course of your work on this essay, you will need to **meet one-on-one me**. Please schedule a time during flex on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. You may also choose to visit the Writing Center. Doing so will mean a single point of extra credit added to your final essay grade.
 * Timeline **

So you can plan your time accordingly, here is our schedule for the next week of class:
 * Thursday, 9/22 || Overview of Assignment & Essay Format ||
 * Friday, 9/23 || Writing Workshop (25 minutes) : Choosing your sources and developing a working thesis

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (20 minutes) ||
 * Monday, 9/26 || Writing Workshop (25 minutes) : Overview of Argumentative Essay/ Rubric Created in Class

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (20 minutes) ||
 * Tuesday, 9/27 || Writing Workshop (25 minutes): Incorporating and Using Evidence (including video sources)

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (20 minutes)

Schedule a 15-minute time slot to meet with me during flex, please ||
 * Wednesday, 9/28 || Writing Workshop (25 minutes) : Concession/Rebuttal Paragraph

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (20 minutes) ||
 * Thursday, 9/29 || Writing Workshop (15 minutes) : MLA format and Works Cited

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (30 minutes) ||
 * Friday, 9/30 || Writing Workshop (20 minutes) : Final Questions, Revisions, Writing Reviser

CLASS TIME TO WORK ON ESSAY (25 minutes) || ** FINAL REVISIONS IN GOOGLE DOCS DUE BY NOON SATURDAY, 10/1 ** ||