Self-reflection 3-2-1 + final synthesis essay polish

Quick-write: what is the strongest sentence in your synthesis essay? Quote it.

• Affirm strong sentences without forcing comparison
• Connect: today we reflect on growth and finalize

Today we close the synthesis essay arc with TWO moves: 3-2-1 self-reflection and final polish (Pass 3 mechanics). The 3-2-1 template (MG-31) — same shape as G7-spring with G8 content. THREE STRENGTHS in your synthesis essay (quoted lines showing close-reading depth, synthesis quality, syntactic variety, voice/mood control, or Tier-2 vocabulary use). TWO REVISION TARGETS for next time (specific moves named — e.g., 'use the subjunctive more deliberately' or 'cut nominalizations earlier in drafting'). ONE GOAL for G8-SPRING (the next term — capstone composition + public speaking). The final polish today is Pass 3 mechanics — MLA precision (in-text + Works Cited), pause-and-break punctuation, ellipsis-for-omission, spelling. Print clean copies tomorrow. We Symposium on day 20.

• Reflection turns work into learning. Specificity matters.

  model Note: each strength is specific (quoted or located). Each target is actionable. The G8-spring goal builds on this term's work.

  prompt Sample 3-2-1 entry. THREE STRENGTHS: '(1) My thesis is a synthesis claim that names the conversation between Adichie and Coates. (2) I used subjunctive deliberately in paragraph 4 ("If single stories were our only stories..."). (3) My multimedia aid is a source-network diagram showing the 3 sources' relationships.' TWO REVISION TARGETS: '(1) I want to vary sentence length more in paragraphs 2-3. (2) I over-nominalized in my conclusion.' ONE GOAL FOR G8-SPRING: 'Develop a capstone composition that integrates 4+ sources and adds a counter-argument synthesis move.'

• Pair-share: name one strength and one revision target from your essay.
• Cold Call: name one Pass-3 mechanic you'll check carefully.

M-8-F-WR-19-A Chart

MG-31 anchor: 3-2-1 template adapted for G8-fall (3 strengths / 2 revision targets / 1 G8-spring goal). Print-ready 8.5x11.

• Complete 3-2-1 self-reflection.

  scaffold MG-31 template
• Apply final Pass 3 polish: in-text MLA check, Works Cited verify against MG-15, pause-and-break punctuation audit, spelling check with reference materials, ellipsis-for-omission ethical check.

  scaffold MG-25 Pass-3 rubric; MG-15 MLA card

M-8-F-WR-19-B Chart

MG-25 anchor with Pass-3 MECHANICS band detail visible (MLA in-text + Works Cited + pause-and-break punctuation + ellipsis-ethical + spelling). Print-ready 11x17.

• Submit your 3-2-1 self-reflection.
• Submit your polished synthesis essay (ready for tomorrow's Symposium).

• Restate: reflection turns work into learning; final polish honors the writing
• Preview lesson 20: Synthesis Symposium

• Final Symposium prep — rehearse one more time with timer. Print 2 copies of your essay (1 for teacher, 1 for portfolio). Bring multimedia aid.