Synthesizing Information

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Objective

I can synthesize information from multiple sources to create a coherent and well-organized informational text.

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Synthesis is the process of putting information together in your head to form an understanding or opinion.

  2. 2

    When synthesizing information, look for connections between different sources and your own experiences to draw your own conclusions.

  3. 3

    Instead of just throwing research together, your work should be unique and combine information to create something new.

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Practice

11 questions

1

According to the video, what is synthesis?

2

Explain how the process of forming an opinion on a movie after hearing different reviews is an example of synthesis.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the process of synthesizing information from multiple sources to create a blog post about the benefits of urban gardening. Include the steps of identifying relevant facts, connecting different sources, and incorporating personal experiences.

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