Synthesizing is similar to baking a cake.pptx

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1. Synthesizing is similar to baking a cake. When we bake a cake, we combine all of the separate ingredients – eggs, flour, sugar, butter, etc. – to make a new thing, a cake! When we synthesize, we take what we already know and mix it with what we have learned from reading and discussion to create new ideas and understandings.

2. MAKE SYNTHESIZING EAS Y WITH THESE SIMPLE STRATEGIES When readers synthesize information, they bring together facts from multiple sources to create an overall understanding of the material. Readers blend their background knowledge, new information from the reading, and facts learned from discussions to develop a deeper level of comprehension.

3. The REST Method One easy approach to synthesize is the REST method: • R – read two different sources about a topic and record ideas. • E – edit notes and combine concepts that are similar. • S – synthesize by combining notes with what you already know about the topic. • T – think about your new ideas and connect them to what you already know.

4. The ADD Method ADD is similar to REST, but it can be used with just one text. The advantage of ADD is that it helps you learn to integrate your learning with what you already know and do discussions with others. • A – what you already know about the topic. • D – what you learned during the reading on the same topic. • D – what you learned during the discussion of the topic.

5. Venn Diagram You can use this method to record facts about two topics, which go in the large outer circles and then record overlapping facts and ideas where the circles overlap. You can add information at each step – prior knowledge, reading, and discussion. From this diagram, you can formulate your own ideas about the topic. However, keep in mind that Venn Diagrams only work well with simple topics and comparisons.