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Synthesizing Texts

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Synthesizing Texts
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

What does it mean to synthesize information from a text?

To summarize the main ideas.

To combine information from different sources to form a new understanding.

To list the details of the text in order.

To identify only the main characters in a narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

When synthesizing information from multiple texts, what should you focus on?

Only the differences between the texts.

How the texts support or contradict each other.

The length of each text.

The author’s writing style.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

When synthesizing information from different sources, it is important to:

Use information from only one source.

Combine ideas from multiple sources to create a cohesive argument.

Ignore differences between the sources.

Copy each source word-for-word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

Why is it important to synthesize information when writing a research paper?

To make the paper shorter.

To integrate different viewpoints and create a well-rounded analysis.

To avoid using too many sources.

To copy information directly from the sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What does it mean to synthesize implicit meanings from two different texts?

To summarize both texts.

To compare only the stated facts in both texts.

To combine the suggested meanings or themes from both texts to create a deeper understanding.

To rewrite both texts in simpler language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

Why is it important to synthesize information when drawing conclusions about a topic?

To create a balanced understanding by combining multiple viewpoints.

To make the writing longer.

To avoid presenting personal opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of synthesizing texts in English studies?

To memorize the text verbatim.

To identify the author's background.

To combine information from different texts to form a new understanding.

To critique the writing style.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

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