In preparation for JP's writing a synthesis essay using 6 provided sources, we today first studied the 6 sources by succinctly identifying the claim advanced in each source. JP then discussed the thesis he plans to address citing the six sources as evidence. We explored how to derive an overarching thesis based on divergent sources and thus how to avoid simply summarizing the source material. I then distributed material about the AP exam and explained strategies for answering the three timed essays focusing for today on the synthesis essay. I last answered JP's questions on the proper use of "who" and "whom."