AR Synthesizing Texts

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What does 'synthesize the information' mean?

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It means that we take all the information that we have (new + old) and, like puzzle pieces, put them together to understand a topic better.

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Who was Samuel Adams?

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Samuel Adams became one of the leading voices of the growing resistance (fighting against the British).

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What did the Sons of Liberty do with the tea?

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The Sons of Liberty (quietly and in costume) dumped 92,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor.

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What can we figure out about Benjamin Franklin from the excerpts?

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Ben Franklin was a good listener and a great leader.

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Why was Benjamin Franklin considered a good friend and diplomat?

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B. Franklin was a great listener and that was one reason why he was a good friend, diplomat, and Founding Father.

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What is the role of a leader in a group?

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A leader guides the group, listens to others, and helps make decisions.

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What does it mean to resist something?

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To resist means to fight against or oppose something.

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What is the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation and a key event leading to the American Revolution.

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What does it mean to 'synthesize' information in learning?

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To synthesize information means to combine different pieces of information to form a new understanding.

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What qualities make a good listener?

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A good listener pays attention, shows interest, and responds thoughtfully.