English 10

Synthesis Essay Outline Template

I.Introduction (5-7 sentences)

A.Hook/Opening sentences that provide background information, use a comparison, ask a question, define a concept, or provide an attention-grabbing scenario.

B.Background Information: what is so important about culture?

C.Central Idea: What aspect of culture will you focus on in your essay?

D.Thesis statement (A sentence that presents your “take” on the prompt and is based on the evidence that you have gathered from your reading).

Your topic + how you plan to argue it=thesis

Note: Many writers like to write the introduction after they have outlined the paper.

II.Body Paragraph (Min of 2 supporting quotes)

Topic sentence: What main point will you focus on?

  1. Embedded text reference(Cite source)

1. Explanation

2. Explanation

B.Embedded text reference from the story (Cite source).

  1. Explanation
  2. Explanation

Concluding Sentence-Explanation of how the information you have shared directly supports your thesis statement.

III.Concession/Refutation Paragraph (min two supporting quotes)

Topic sentence: What are the other sides of the argument?

  1. Embedded text reference:(Cite source)

1. Explanation

2. Explanation

B. Embedded supporting quotation from the story: Explanation of DESPITE the other side of the argument, why your opinion still holds more validity(Cite source).

  1. Explanation
  2. Explanation

Concluding Sentence-Explanation of how the information you have shared directly supports your thesis statement.

IV.Conclusion

  1. Restate your thesis or focus statement.
  2. Summarize the main points: The conclusion enables your reader to recall the main points of your position. In order to do this you can paraphrase the main points of your argument. ‘
  1. Write a personal comment or call for action. You can do this:
  2. With a Prediction: This can be used with a narrative or a cause and effect discussion. The conclusion may suggest or predict what the results may or may not be in the situation discussed or in similar situations.
  3. With a Question: Closing with a question lets your readers make their own predictions, draw their own conclusions.
  4. With Recommendations: A recommendations closing is one that stresses the actions or remedies that should be taken.
  5. With a Quotation: Since a quotation may summarize, predict, question, or call for action, you may use a quotation within a conclusion for nearly any kind of paper.

Note: You must include at least 4quotations from at least 3 of the texts we read in class.

Your opinion:

Possible Thesis: (you must get this checked of by Mrs. Sturgeon)