Synthesizing Texts

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When synthesizing texts, which skill is most crucial?

• Memorization

• Critical thinking

• Speed reading

• Note-taking

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following best describes synthesizing information from multiple texts?

• Listing all the facts from each text.

• Creating a new narrative by combining elements from each text.

• Ignoring the differences between the texts.

• Focusing only on the introduction of each text.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In the context of synthesizing texts, what does 'integration' mean?

• Separating ideas from different texts.

• Combining ideas from different texts to form a cohesive argument.

• Ignoring conflicting information.

• Summarizing each text individually.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7