“Creativity is the production of meaning by synthesis.”
REMINDERS: Mute your microphone. Turn off your camera. Prepare your pen and notebook/paper for note taking. Listen to your teacher while discussing. Participate actively.
Module 3 Objectives At the end of the module, you should be able to: 1. define synthesizing 2. identify steps or techniques in synthesizing essential information 3. synthesize essential information from a given text
The technique in answering the activities require s_nth_s_i_ing
WHAT IS SYNTHESIS? the combination of ideas to form a theory or system - Synthesizing is one of the most challenging reading strategies for students to master, simply because it requires students’ multiple skills and strategies together. When students synthesize, they are made aware of how their thinking changes and evolves as they read a text. It is important that students learn to synthesize to form new ideas and opinions.
We get ideas/information from the following: AT HOME AT SCHOOL FROM ONLINE FROM CONVERSATIONS AT WORK
How is SYNTHESIS DIFFERENT FROM SUMMARIZING? SUMMARY Share the key points from an individual source and then move on and summarize another source SYNTHESIS Combine the information from those multiple sources and add your own analysis of the literature. This means that each of your paragraphs will include multiple sources and citations, as well as your own ideas and voice.
Synthesis is not a summary but summary leads to synthesis
SYNTHESIS GIVES US: A new understanding , something a reader has not considered before or until reading the text A deeper understanding , becoming more aware or appreciative of an idea after reading the text A changed understanding , thinking differently because of the text.
SYNTHESIZING INFORMATION: Source #1: Marissa saw a strange man enter the gym this morning. He was dressed in a suit. Source #2: Caroline was in the gym when a man came in and talked to Coach carter for several minutes. They walked around the gym looking at some places where paint was chipped and where the bleachers were cracked.
SYNTHESIZING INFORMATION: SYNTHESIS: The superintendent visited the school today, and he went to the gym. He talked with Coach Carter, who showed him some areas in the gym, that may need renovation or repairing as part of the budget process. Source #3: Joseph overheard one of the secretaries in the front office saying that the superintendent would be visiting today to look at the building and any budget needs for the next year.
STRATEGIES IN SYNTHESIZING 1. The REST Method 2. The ADD Method 3. The VENN Diagram
The rest method T THINK about your new ideas and connect them to what you already know
SMALLPOX “The study is focused on smallpox, a severe disease with the possible fatal outcome, which has influenced the entire history of medicine. The In-depth study of the health condition has led to the appearance of a new treatment. It prevented millions of people over the course of history from the death and gave a chance to humanity to overcome other serious illnesses. Source #1 “Amherst and Smallpox” an article from NativeWeb defines smallpox as a deadly disease spread by some virus. Through the lungs, the virus penetrates the entire lymphatic system and may infect the blood.
SMALLPOX Source #2 “Smallpox: Only Adults Suffer,” an article by Kelly Donor, insists on the fact that this disease is not that threatening today as the prevention measures are stronger. The writer proves her words with the evidence from the recent studies. They show the significant drop in fatal outcomes during the last decade. SYNTHESIS (ADD Method) Both explored sources agree that a special program of vaccination by the World Health Organization made smallpox one of the two infectious illnesses that have been eradicated in full. It means that more severe health conditions exist without any effective treatment. Unlike Donor, NativeWeb authors do not think everything is over ; they insist that the final traces of the virus should be destroyed to guarantee the safety from this disease.
The ADD method
THE LION AND THE MOUSE A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid Mouse came upon him unexpectedly and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Rouse from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angry on the tiny creature to kill her. “Spare me!” begged the poor mouse. “Please let me go and someday I will surely repay you.” The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go. Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free. “You laughed when you said I would repay said the Mouse, now you can see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.” Moral: Kindness is never wasted
SYNTHESIS (ADD METHOD) At first I was thinking….. Now I am thinking…. After reading, I think…. (Synthesis of the fable) That this was a story about a lion who was going to eat the mouse. That this story is about a mouse who got lucky since the lion let him go That this story is really about being kind, and help can come in all sizes.
The VENN DIAGRAM
Venn diagram AESOP’s FABLE OF LION & THE MOUSE -Surprised at Mouse’s Arrival -Did not expect Help from the mouse -Lion welcomed Mouse’s help - Lion and Mouse became friends Characters: Mouse and a Big Cat Big creature versu tiny creature Big cat had a problem Surprised at the Mouse’s arrival on the Scene Muse exerts poer over big cat with determination CASEY’S GUTTERIDGE’S LEOPARD & MOUSE STORY -Leopard Puzzled at Mouse’s Arrival -Did not expect Help from a mouse -Leopard tried to push the mouse away - Leopard tolerated the mouse
FILIPINO CUSTOMS Directions: Read the passage about Asian-African traditions and values. Synthesize it by accomplishing the graphic organizer below.
Faithfulness to the family is a tradition that is characteristic of Filipino society. This family loyalty is apparent in the fact that there are no booming businesses for retirement homes or orphanages in the Philippines. Also important to Filipinos is treating elders (even someone a year older is an "elder") with the respect and deference they deserve and require. There are many ways a person can show respect, whether it is by using hand gestures or speaking in a manner that denotes respect. As with many Asian countries, removal of shoes is customary when entering someone's home. By doing this the visitors shows his/her respect for the family and their home, as well as having basic courtesy. To recognize an elder's presence, a younger person may take the elder's hand (usually someone at least 15 years older), bring it to forehead and then release it. It is also customary for Filipinos to use a lot of hand and facial gestures to communicate. In their communication with each other, speaking politely is important as is speaking with a gentle tone of voice. Arguing is not acceptable, along with public criticism. Unlike other Asian countries where women tend to be in more subservient positions, women in the Philippines have had high societal positions since precolonial times. Since there is sexual equality, businesses are more accepting of women performing business. This attitude is apparent with the current Philippine preside. President Gloria Macapagal -Arroyo is the second woman to hold this esteemed position. Corazon Aquino was the first female president and held the position from 1986-1992)
When I started reading, I thought … As I was reading, I began thinking … Now that I have read, I think … Filipino customs are different from customs of Afro-Asian countries Philippines have many customs that are based on close family ties or loyalty. Philippines share many positive customs with other Asian people and countries that are part of our Filipino heritage.
Always Remember: Synthesizing is neither summarizing nor compiling information. You are not just looking to create summary of a subject, but you are also bringing different ideas to form a larger one. You collect new information, form new thoughts and ideas, and evolve our thinking.