7th-- Synthesizing

From this week until the end of our 9 week cycle, we will be working on synthesizing.




Synthesize - combine elements and parts form a whole.

Steps in synthesis:

• Identify similar/related information from multiple texts of the same or different genres
• Draw conclusions and explain the overall connections/relationships between the two
• Support with textual evidence.

This might seem like a very fancy concept/skill, but you are synthesizing constantly when you read! For instance, your understanding is constantly changing and evolving when you encounter new information and ideas. When you put the information together, you synthesize them. You basically create a new meaning (or a new whole). We will discuss this further in class, so don't worry-- we'll have plenty of practice! ;)