Synthesis

Grade 1045 min

aligned to Cc.11-12.w.7 Research To Build And Present Knowledge: Conduct Short As Well As More Sustained Research Projects To Answer A Question (including A Self-generated Question) Or Solve A Problem; Narrow Or Broaden The Inquiry When Appropriate; Synthesize Multiple Sources On The Subject, Demonstrating Understanding Of The Subject Under Investigation.

Learning Objective

I can integrate information from various sources to answer a research question effectively.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Summary vs. Synthesis: What's the Difference?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

ā€œImagine you have read two short articles. The first discusses the benefits of exercise on mental health, while the second details the importance of a balanced diet for cognitive function. What new, bigger thought can you form by synthesizing the information from both articles about overall well-being? Imagine you have read two short articles. One article describes the impact of deforestation on animal habitats, and the other discusses the effects of pollution on water quality. What new, bigger thought can you form by synthesizing the information from both articles about the environment? Imagine you have read two short articles. The first article explains how technology can enhance learning in the classroom, and the second discusses the importance of social interaction for student development. What new, bigger thought can you form by synthesizing the information from both articles about education?ā€

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