English 11 · Week 13 · The American Dream and Belonging
Synthesis Across Sources
Synthesizing multiple sources with integrity.
- Students will
- Students synthesize ideas from three sources into one paragraph, citing each source accurately.
- SEL skill
- Credit others fairly when you use their ideas
- What it looks like
- Students practice honesty and fairness when using other people's ideas.
- Content focus
- Synthesis across sources with integrity
- Format
- Partner exchange
Responsible decision-making
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- W.11-12.8: Writing, Grades 11 to 12, Standard 8
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.11-12.10 Writing; ELD.PII.11-12.7 Condensing ideas
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Research
Fits these textbook chapters
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