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AP Lit Synthesis Essay 2015 
AP Lit Synthesis Essay 2014
Consider the works we have read this year to date. Explore an idea inspired by a reoccurring theme or understanding that emerges across one or more of the works (poetry, prose, non-fiction, fiction, drama) as well your own experiences. Feel free to integrate ideas from across other literature, art, science, music, philosophy, film, etc. in your effort to build an effective argument. Be certain to include a works cited that follows MLA format.
Rubric Code: DX395B3
By Flight307
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Explore an idea inspired by a reoccurring theme or understanding that emerges across two or more of the works (poetry, prose, non-fiction, fiction, drama) we have read this year.
  Exceeds

Pet Sounds

97 pts

Meets

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

85 pts

Partially Meets

The Blueprint 3

65 pts

Not Yet

Spice World

50 pts

Hook Introduction

To what extent does the intro feature an interesting, engaging lead that draws the reader to a powerful, assertive thesis focused on a big idea rather than the literature (WRITING)
Exceeds

I love how the introduction draws the reader in through an engaging use of style, language and/or content. I am looking forward to seeing where this leads me.
Meets

I like how your introduction draws the reader in to your bigger idea. What would happen if you experimented with your introduction in a way you've never tried before?
Partially Meets

What would happen if your introduction was less generalized? How might you get away from the cliche introductions that get used so often? How can you get the lit out of this synthesis thinking at this stage?
Not Yet

What's up? It seems like you are struggling with the start of your essay here. I'm not entirely sure I know where this is headed as a reader and that concerns me. What might I do to help?
Thesis Statement

To what extent do you present a powerful, assertive, defensible thesis statement that reflects synthesis thinking? (WRITING)
Exceeds

I love how your thesis relates a powerful, assertive, defensible position which focuses on enduring, compelling ideas. Your language conveys personal style as well. I am looking forward to seeing your evidence.
Meets

I like how your thesis relates a defensible position that focuses on an enduring idea. I can imagine the evidence you are likely to bring forward.
Partially Meets

What would happen if your thesis statement was more assertive? How might you make the shift from generalization to defensible position? How might you make your T more luchadore & less sumo?
Not Yet

What's up? It seems like your thesis statement hasn't grown since the workshop. Why do you think that is? What do you usually do when you get stuck? How well did that work this time?
Body Paragraphs

To what extent do the arguments and evidence from three or more works prove the accuracy of the thesis (READING)
Exceeds

I am loving how your organization and structure of the paragraphs enhance your thesis. You've worked the text evidence into the discussion and so your arguments seem especially unique, insightful and engaging.
Meets

I like how you clearly organize meaningful ideas into paragraphs and support your thesis with embedded text evidence. Everything feels neat and tidy.
Partially Meets

What would happen if you reorganized some of your ideas? How might you better use text evidence to support your arguments? Embed rather than tack on?
Not Yet

What's up? I'm not seeing any text evidence in here yet. How can I help you get this thing kicking into gear? Bad night at the keyboard or something more going on?
Citations and MLA format

To what extent does the paper employ proper citation and embedded evidence (RESEARCH)
Exceeds

I love how clear it is to me you used an effective resource to exceed this standard.
Meets

I like that your essay seems pretty darn error free except for those ornery moments that most folks wouldn't notice.
Partially Meets

I'm concerned by the number of errors I'm seeing here. What resources could you use to better cite sources and create a works cited page?
Not Yet

What's up? I know MLA format is hard to memorize which is why I tell folks to just know where you can look it up fast. Your errors here are distracting from your bigger point.
Conclusion

To what extent does the paper lead to a logical "so what?" conclusion that leaves the reader thinking? (WRITING)
Exceeds

I love how your conclusion brings it back to the core ideas of the thesis statement and concludes with a powerful, unique, insightful idea that leaves your reader thinking.
Meets

I like how your conclusion revisits core ideas of your thesis statement and leaves the reader thinking. How might your language help take your conclusion to the next level?
Partially Meets

I'm concerned that your conclusion focuses on the texts rather than your big ideas. It just seems to end without coming to a bigger point. How can you leave the reader thinking?
Not Yet

What's up? A conclusion should conclude and so far, your conclusion is just the last paragraph. How can I help you leave the reader thinking?
Voice

To what extent does the paper feature an engaging, invested and consistent personality behind the writing (WRITING)
Exceeds

I love how your personality flows throughout your writing; a unique, authentic and insightful style that helps give your ideas even more weight.
Meets

I like that your personality emerges in moments of your writing; it helps give your ideas even more weight.
Partially Meets

I'm concerned that I don't get a sense of you coming through your writing. It also feels a bit disingenuous. How can you build authenticity in your work? How can your language reflect your personality and thinking?
Not Yet

What's up? It feels a bit like a heartless, soulless robot spit out this piece of writing. How can I help you infuse your writing with a greater sense of personality?
MUGS

To what extent does the paper feature proper grammar, spelling, usage and such. (MUGS)
Exceeds

I love how rich and powerful your use of language is. You clearly have command of your mechanics et al and use them in the service of your style.
Meets

I like how well you use your language. When I notice errors they do not interfere at all. How might you improve your MUGS so that you may develop a stronger personal style?
Partially Meets

I'm concerned with how many errors showed up in your language (I may also be concerned that your writing was too short to be assessed this way.) What tools/resources could help you with proofreading and editing?
Not Yet

What's up? It seems like you failed to proofread at all. How might I help you get your MUGS on track?
Thinking & Writing Process

(Habits of Mind)
Exceeds

I love how varied, plentiful, useful the evidence demonstrating the process of your thinking and product development appears to be.
Meets

I like the evidence I'm seeing that demonstrates the process of your thinking and product development for this piece.
Partially Meets

I'm underwhelmed by the evidence you have provided. What else could you include to show your thinking process & development?
Not Yet

What's up? Why does it seem to be challenging to track your progress? What can I do to make it a little easier?
Timeliness

(Habits of Mind)
Exceeds

I love that you turned it in on time or even early. Boomshakala.
Meets

I like that you turned it in before it was a full day late. It happens. Life goes on.
Partially Meets

Turned in up to 1 week late. How can I help? What might you do to prevent this from happening next time?
Not Yet

Turned in later than 2 weeks. What's up?




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