1. Synthesis Essay Bellringer #1 10-14-13 1.Why do coaches review games? They were there, why do they need to do this? 2.Why do advertising companies try their products out in test groups first? 3.Why do newscasters talk about decisions political figures make? Today’s Target: I understand the nature of an argumentative synthesis essay.

2. Synthesis Essay Bellringer #2 10-16-13 Directions: Use your notes from Monday to help you answer these questions. 1.What is analysis? 2.What is synthesis? 3.What is a thesis? 4.What is an argument? Today’s Target: I can analyze a visual text and create a theme to support my analysis.

3. Synthesis Essay Bellringer #3 10-17-13 1.Why do you think it is important to analyze sources that you might use in an essay? 2.What is your opinion of school uniforms? 3.Do you think a school like ours should have uniforms? Why or why not? What school if any should have uniforms? Why or why not? Today’s Target: I can analyze and synthesize relevant and sufficient evidence that support my argument.