First Day to Test Day

SYNTHESIZE INFORMATION

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Value multiple resources

Gain information from many different sources.

Value Multiple Sources
Lesson | Smartboard

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Step 1: Collect

Collect text details organized by source.

PDF | Jamboard | Google Slide

Synthesize & cite evidence from multiple sources.

Code texts to identify new, additional, & contradictory details.

Prepare students for on-screen reading.

Step 2: Combine

Recognize what a synthesis is—and isn’t.

Practice 2-step synthesizing with visuals.

Organize contents from different “sources.”

Compare every text as another drawer or source of information. Dresser drawers | Book shelf | Wheely drawers

Provide the synthesis for readers to support.

Jamboard Template

Pre-select details for readers to synthesize.

Synthesis Test

Generate a working synthesis

Guide students to combine multiple ideas.

Synthesize from multiple sources.
Lesson | PDF | Smartboard

Synthesis Bubbles for Small-Group Activity

The categories or syntheses generated will be based on the read-write prompt. (See Part 4 for more information.)

To write an argument, move the synthesis bubbles to the center column to organize details by source and perspective.

10-Step Lesson Resource | Double-Column Writing-From Sources Template

Access synthesis examples

Achieve the Core offers dozens of mini-assessments.

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TEXT: Print article & 2 memes  |  STEP 1: Collect details (with thoughts)  |  STEP 2: Combine details (synthesis with evidence marked)