ENGL&102 – English Composition II (Online & Hybrid)
Writing Exercise #4
This writing exercise asks you to begin exploring some ideas for your Synthesis of Two
Texts. Think of it as a way to build your essay from the inside out! The exercise has two
parts. Use this form to complete both parts and then submit it using the drop box in the
Week 4 Module.
Part 1: Identifying a meaningful connection between two texts you have read this
quarter. Make sure to specify which texts you’re talking about.
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Text #1:_____________________________
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Text #2:_____________________________
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Meaningful connection:
Part 2: Begin to explore the connection you identified in part 1 by writing a synthesis
body paragraph that follows the format covered in this week’s Synthesis Body
Paragraphs material (notes & video).