Summarize the main ideas of two different texts Synthesize texts from two different genres and identify connections between the works Establish common ground between the works in a discussion of the themes that bind them, including a clear thesis statement that communicates the perceived link between the works, that may also give some insight into the authors own personal opinion on the topic (He said, she said, I say) Provide some personal insight or observations on a given topic; consider how a text maybe relevant to ones own life or experience; consider what new angle or insight can be brought to an ongoing conversation Write a cohesive, coherent essay in Standard American English, free of distracting grammatical errors, that demonstrates logical organization and flow Rest are included in files