Literary Synthesis Essay Structure
Introduction:
- Context/Background State Theme you will analyze.
- Name the Novel and the Poem/song, do not forget to include author and one line about content.
- Your Thesis which states your Plan of Action (Your three ideas to prove/answer the thesis)
TS = 1st Big idea
CDs Embedded (Novel)
CMs/Analysis
CDs Embedded (Poem/song)
CMs/Analysis
CS
Body Paragraph 2
TS = 2nd Big Idea
CDs Embedded(Novel)
CMs/Analysis
CDs Embedded (Song Poem)
CMs/Analysis
CS
Body Paragraph 3
TS = 3rd Big Idea
CDs Embedded (Novel)
CMs/Analysis
CDs Embedded (Poem/ Song)
CMs/Analysis
CS
Conclusion:
- State the theme you were presenting.
- Summarize Big Idea #1
4. Summarize Big Idea #3
5. Final Statement your best COMMENTARY of the essay. What do you want to leave the reader knowing. Have you proven your thesis--if not add more commentary to make it crystal clear.