Anne Frank Synthesis Essay

NAME:______PER:_____

English 8A

double spaced/Arial/12 font/page numbers/scoring guide as cover page

DUE: Friday, January, 23, 2015

Directions:The following prompt is based on the three sources in the research section of your English binder. This question requires you to integrate a variety of sources into a coherent, well-written essay. Refer to the sources to support your position; avoid mere paraphrase or summary. Your argument should be central; the sources should support this argument. Remember to attribute both direct and indirect citations.

Introduction:Anti-Semitism, active discrimination against and hostility toward Jewish people, has a long and infamous history in Europe. From the Middle Ages onward, anti-Semitism fueled campaigns of terror against Jewish communities, often resulting in murders, mass killings, and even forced migration of entire communities. But it was not until the rise of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party in 1933 that a nation embraced anti-Semitism as official state policy. The execution of this policy, referred to by the Nazis as the "final solution to the Jewish question," would result in the death of millions of Jews during the organized, state-run genocide known as the Holocaust.

Assignment:Read the following sources found in the research section of your English binder (including the introductory information) carefully. Then, in

an essay that synthesizes all three of the sources for support, take a position

that defends or challenges the claim that: “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.”

Refer to the sources as Source A, Source B, etc.; titles are included for your convenience.

Source A (Bunting)

Source B (annefrank.org)

Source C (Lindwer)

NAME:______PER:_____

SAMPLE SCORING GUIDELINES FOR THE SYNTHESIS ESSAY

For the purposes of scoring,synthesis refers to combining the sources and the writer's position to form a cohesive, supported argument and accurately citing all sources.

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_____9 (100-95)

Essays earning a score of 9 meet the criteria for essays that are scored an 8 and, in addition, are especially sophisticated in their argument and synthesis of cited sources, or impressive in their control of language.

_____8 (94-90) Effective

Essays earning a score of 8 effectively take a position that defends or challenges the claim that “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” They effectively support their position by effectively synthesizing' and citing all three of the sources. The writer’s argument is convincing, and the cited sources effectively support the writer's position. The prose demonstrates an ability to control a wide range of the elements of effective writing but is not flawless.

_____7 (89-85)

Essays earning a score of 7 fit the description of essays that are scored a 6 but are distinguished by more complete or more purposeful argumentation and synthesis of cited sources, or a more mature prose style.

_____6 (84-80) Adequate

Essays earning a score of 6 adequately take a position that defends or challengesthe claim that “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” They adequately synthesize and cite allthree of the sources. The writer's argument is generally convicting and the cited sources generally support the writer's position, but the argument is less developed or less cogent than the arguments of essays earning higher scores. Though the language may contain lapses in diction or syntax, generally the prose is clear.

_____5 (79-75)

Essays earning a score of 5 take a position that defends or challengesthe claim that “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” They support their position by synthesizing and citing allthree sources, but their arguments and their use of cited sources are somewhat limited, inconsistent, or uneven. The writer's argument is generally clear, and the sources generally support the writer's position, but the links between the sources and the argument may be strained. The writing may contain lapses in diction or syntax, but it usually conveys the writer’s ideas adequately.

_____4 (74-70) Inadequate

Essays earning a score of 4 inadequately take a position that defends orchallenges the claim that “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” They attempt to present an a argument and support their position by synthesizing and citing at least two sources but may misunderstand, misrepresent, or oversimplify either their own argument or the cited sources they include. The link between the argument and the cited sources is weak. The prose of 4 essays may suggest immature control of writing.

_____3 (69-65)

Essays earning a score of 3 meet the criteria for the score of 4 but demonstrate less understanding of the cited sources, less success in developing their own position, or less control of writing.

_____2 (64-60) Little Success

Essays earning a score of 2 demonstrate little success in taking a position that defends or challengestheclaim that “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” They may merely allude to knowledge gained from reading the sources rather than citing the sources themselves. These essays may misread the sources,fail to present an argument, or substitute a simpler task by merely responding to the question tangentially or by summarizing the sources. The prose of essays scored a 2 often demonstrates consistent weaknesses in writing,such as a lack of development or organization, grammatical problems, or a lack of control.

_____1 (59-55)

Essays earning a score of 1 meet the criteria for the score of 2 but are especially simplistic or weak in their control of writing or do not cite even one source.

_____0

Essays earning a score of zero (0) are on-topic responses that receive no credit, such as those that merely repeat the prompt.

_____-

Essays earning a dash (-) are blank responses or responses that are completely off topic.

SAMPLE/PRACTICE PAPER

Last Name-1

NAME

English 8A

Mrs. D. Drexel

Anne Frank Synthesis Essay

January23, 2015

______(Grabber Sentence)______. It is

(true/false) that sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you. In fact,______(Sentence that refers to document one and supports your thesis)______. Furthermore, ______(Sentence that refers to document two and supports your thesis)______. Additionally,______(Sentence that refers to document three and supports your thesis)______. Moreover, these are the reasons why______(Restate your thesis)______.

In the allegory “The Terrible Things” written by Eve Bunting______(complete the sentence by referring to document one and supporting your thesis)______. This is further underscored when:______(reference a specific fact from document one that supports your thesis)______(Bunting). (Complete this paragraph with at least three sentences that explain how this specific fact supports your thesis.)

In the facts found on the website annefrank.org ______(complete the sentence by referring to document two and supporting your

Last Name-2

thesis)______. This is additionally emphasized when:______(reference a specific fact from document two that

supports your thesis)______(annefrank.org). (Complete this paragraph with at least three sentences that explain how this specific fact supports your thesis.)

The information recordedby Willy Lindwer in “The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank” his interview with Hannah Elisabeth Pick-Goslar ______(complete the sentence by referring to document threeand supporting your thesis)______. This is alsohighlighted when:______(reference a specific fact from document three that supports your thesis)______(Lindwer). (Complete this paragraph with at least three sentences that explain how this specific fact supports your thesis.)

In conclusion, ______(Grabber Sentence) ______. In short, it is (true/false) that sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you. Thus, ______(Sentence that refers to document one and supports your thesis) ______. Accordingly, ______(Sentence that refers to document two and supports your thesis)______. Consequently,______(Sentence that refers to document three and supports your thesis)______. Finally, these are the reasons why______(Restate your thesis)______.

TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES

Illustration

Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.

Contrast

On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.

Addition

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.

Time

After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.

Space

At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.

Concession

Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.

Similarity or Comparison

Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.

Emphasis

Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.

Details

Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.

Examples

For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.

Consequence or Result

So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.

Summary

Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.

Suggestion

For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.