Putting Clues Together to Create Meaning
Learning to Synthesise Information Year 8 English 15 Minutes
Learning Intention
We are learning to synthesise information Success Criteria: • I can explain what synthesis means • I can combine clues from a text • I can explain a 'big idea' using evidence
Starter Question
If I give you puzzle pieces, what do you do with them?
Key Concept
SYNTHESIS = putting clues together to create a new idea
Model Example
Clue 1: The sky was dark and cloudy Clue 2: People carried umbrellas What can we combine from these clues? Synthesis: It is likely going to rain
Teacher Think Aloud
Clue 1: Mia didn't eat lunch Clue 2: She looked tired Clue 3: Her stomach was growling Think: What do all these clues together tell us? Synthesis: Mia is hungry and low on energy because she didn't eat
Synthesis Sprint - Your Turn!
{"left":"Scenario A: Playground was wet, Students stayed inside, Teachers closed windows","right":"Scenario B: Lights were dim, People were whispering, A cake was on the table"}
Reflection & Exit Check
What did you need to do to synthesise? Did one clue give you the answer? Sentence starter: 'To synthesise, I had to...' Final check: 'Synthesis means...'