Synthesis Review

What is synthesis?

• Comparing and contrasting two or more texts

• Putting together pieces to understand the bigger picture

• The production of compounds by reaction from simpler materials

• To combine elements and parts to form a new whole

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of these could be considered important details about an author?

• The number of siblings they have

• What they have a degree/experience in

• Their passions/interests

• Whether or not they're dead

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If the author is discussing the topic "teenagers", who could be a potential audience

• Young children

• Teenagers

• Parents

• Teachers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If the author is emphasizing that "zoos are inhumane", who would the most likely intended audience be?

• Children

• Animal rights activists

• College professors

• Vegetarians

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If the author is emphasizing "cartoons are a great way to teach young children about right and wrong", who would be a likely intended audience?

• Children

• Teenagers

• College students

• Parents

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If the author is emphasizing "survival is selfish", what details in their background matter?

• Their degree in creative writing

• They were in a car crash 5 years ago

• They have 5 siblings

• They have friends in the military

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following would be considered a theme?

• World War 2 was a significant moment in history.

• Frostbite was a major cause for injuries during the Korean war.

• No war is worth the impact it creates on people and countries.

• War requires courage & sacrifice.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which of the following would be considered a supporting detail?

• World War 2 was a significant moment in history.

• Frostbite was a major cause for injuries during the Korean war.

• No war is worth the impact it creates on people and countries.

• War requires courage & sacrifice.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following would be considered a main idea?

• World War 2 was a significant moment in history.

• Frostbite was a major cause for injuries during the Korean war.

• No war is worth the impact it creates on people and countries.

• War requires courage & sacrifice.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of the following would be considered a claim?

• World War 2 was a significant moment in history.

• Frostbite was a major cause for injuries during the Korean war.

• No war is worth the impact it creates on people and countries.

• War requires courage & sacrifice.