RW Lesson 02.15.24

HISD 3rd Grade

Read Write

Informational
February 15, 2024

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TEKS: 3.6H Synthesize information to create new understanding

LO: SWBAT blend information to create new
understanding.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly blend
information to create new understanding in at
least 4 out of 5 questions.

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Academic Vocabulary

Synthesize

Conclusion

to combine elements and
parts to form a coherent
whole

a form of an inference that
is based on more than one
piece of information

Important

idea

Important

idea

Important

idea

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Synthesizing

When you synthesize, you put together information

from different parts of the text to create new

understanding.

The BIG

Idea

What does it all mean

to me?

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Why do readers synthesize?

It helps readers gain deeper comprehension

It allows readers to infer new conclusions

It is a critical skill for making connections across

texts

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How do we synthesize information when reading?

Thinking Stems:
❏ Now I understand

why…

❏ I’m changing my mind

about

❏ I used to think …but

now i think…

❏ My new thinking is…
❏ I’m beginning to think

Monitor meaning

Decide what is important

Make connections

Draw conclusions

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Text

My Thinking

Every child needs to eat,
yet so many lack access
to adequate healthy food
and clean water.

My Synthesis

When
synthesizing,
our thinking
changes and we
form new ideas.

It makes me realize how
lucky I am to have lots of
food around me very often
(snack, milk, breakfast…)

I realize there is a lot I have in my life that so many kids
don’t have. The next time I cook food, or drink clean
water I will be sure to take a moment to appreciate these
blessings and think of those less fortunate. When I next
go grocery shopping, I may consider picking up some
extra non-perishable food items to donate to
organizations working to end childhood hunger.

Created by HISD Curriculum

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Composting food waste like fruit
peels, egg shells, and stale bread
creates a natural fertilizer that can
enrich soil. By composting
leftovers instead of trashing them,
people can reduce landfill waste
and greenhouse gases those
scraps would emit. Turning
discarded food into usable
compost is an earth-friendly way
to transform trash into treasure.

What can the reader conclude about the
benefits of composting food waste?

A.

Composting scraps requires too much
time and effort.

B.

Composting offers no environmental
benefits over trashing food.

C.

Composting reduces waste and
repurposes discarded food.

D.

Composted soil lacks adequate nutrients
for gardens.

​LET'S PRACTICE!

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Text

My Thinking

My Synthesis

I’m connecting the
evidence about
landfill food waste to
synthesize that
landfill plays a role in
climate change, that
we aim to improve.

By composting
leftovers instead of
trashing them, people
can reduce landfill
waste and greenhouse
gases those scraps
would emit.

This information tells
me sending scraps
directly to landfills
leads to pile-ups of
waste and gas
emissions, contributing
to environmental
issues.

I can conclude that landfills themselves are likely
contributors to the environmental problems
composting aims to reduce.

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Apply To Text

We will practice synthesizing

information to create new

understanding to today’s text.

HMH

From Plastic to Clothes, Rigby

Reader

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Part A
What can the reader conclude about
the fabric properties of polyester
clothing?

A.

Polyester fabric needs special
care when washing

B.

Polyester holds color dye better
than natural fabrics

C.

Polyester can be adapted for
various weather conditions

D.

Polyester clothing is worn for
certain occasion outfits

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B
What evidence from the text supports
the answer to Part A?

A.

It (polyester) can be made into very
light fabric or very heavy fabric. (page
20)

B.

It (polyester) can be mixed with other
materials as well, such as cotton and
wool.

C.

A lot of sports clothes are made of
polyester. (page 20)

D.

Today, many of the clothes for sale in
stores are made of polyester. (page
20)

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What can the reader conclude about the section “Recycling at
home”?

A.

Curbside recycling pickup is very
inconvenient.

B.

Most plastic waste comes from bottled
drinks.

C.

Sorting plastic at home helps reduce future
sorting efforts.

D.

Recycling plastic takes collaboration
between homes and facilities.

What can the reader conclude is the benefit of recycling plastic
bottles into polyester clothing?

Select Two correct answers.

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A. Recycled plastic clothing is cheaper than clothing from raw

materials

B. Recycled plastic clothing generates more sales and profits
C. Recycling plastic into fabric diverts waste from landfills
D. Recycled clothing helps industries save money on dyeing
E. Recycled plastic clothing consumes less energy than using

raw materials.

Read the sentence.

What can the reader conclude about the melting process?

A. Special machines are needed to generate enough heat.
B. The melted plastic is dyed different colors.
C. Melting plastic at factories is environmentally harmful.
D. Heating breaks down the plastic’s molecular structure.

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The small pieces of clean PET plastic are dried. Then they are put into a
large machine that heats them until they melt.

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SCR: What new understanding have you created after reading
today’s text, “From Plastic Bottles to Clothes”? Use evidence
from the text.

After reading “From Plastic Bottles to clothes”,
I gained a new understanding that …

SCR

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DOL: Given a text,
SW correctly
synthesize information
to create new
understanding in at
least 4 out of 5
questions.