English Language Arts and Reading.6.12.F

The student is expected to

synthesize information from a variety of sources;

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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Inquiry and research: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student engages in both short-term and sustained recursive inquiry processes for a variety of purposes.

As part of an inquiry or research project, provide students with a graphic organizer to record information gathered from sources. Instruct students to examine sources and add pertinent information to the graphic organizer. Then, have students meet with a partner to share the results, synthesize information, and draw conclusions.
 

Further Explanation

For this assessment, the student should be able to synthesize information into a cohesive format and appropriately communicate results and conclusions to a peer.

any communication medium, such as a book, a person, or an electronic device that supplies information
An important step in research is using information from a variety of sources. Students need a combination of primary and secondary sources to ensure a robust collection of supporting evidence. Once students have gathered information, they need to synthesize or pull all the information together into a cohesive format (e.g., presentation or informational essay). For example, students who gather information from sources about different cultures may create a slide show organized by country/region and share a summary of what they learned about each group.

Research

Grabe,W. & Zhang, C. (2013). Reading and writing together: A critical component of English for academic purposes teaching and learning. TESOL Journal, 4(1), 9–24.  https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.65

Summary: Researchers reveal that writing in academic settings is complex and requires a critical thinking and planning. The article addresses the need for academic language and vocabulary, the ability to integrate information that is conceptually difficult, and how to critically review and use academic resources. The article is in-depth and addresses the primary components of academic writing, including research papers.