Today, the class reviewed the essential elements of a synthesis essay. Then, students worked in groups to create a sample synthesis essay outline. Students were given the essay topics and an outline template for Friday's synthesis essay. Click here to view a sample essay outline.
Choose one of the following sources to read, annotate, and include in your synthesis essay.
Choose one of the following sources to read, annotate, and include in your synthesis essay.
- “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” by Jonathan Edwards
- “The Trial of Martha Carrier,” by Cotton Mather
- “The Lessons of Salem,” by Laura Shapiro