Synthesis Essay

Synthesis Essay

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Synthesis Essay

Synthesis Essay

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Hard

CCSS.RI.3.5, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, CCSS.RI.8.1

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the process of synthesizing information?

Summarizing each source separately

Combining ideas from multiple sources to create a new understanding

Listing all sources in alphabetical order

Writing a personal opinion without using sources

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You need to use a minimum of two sources in a synthesis essay.

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following steps is essential when synthesizing information from multiple sources?

Ignoring contradictory evidence

Identifying common themes and patterns

Using only one source for evidence

Writing without a clear structure

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should your essay's thesis or argument do?

Directly respond to the prompt

Be a summary of the sources

Include personal opinions

Be vague and open-ended

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is important to note about using sources in your essay?

All sources must draw the same conclusion

Not all sources can be used to draw the same conclusion

Sources should be ignored

Only one source is needed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should be included in your introduction and conclusion?

A summary of sources

Your thesis or argument

Personal anecdotes

Unrelated facts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the role of evidence in your essay?

To fill space

To support your thesis

To confuse the reader

To provide entertainment

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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