Synthesizing

Here is a great site that models synthesis in an elementary classroom [|synthesis]

Synthesizing Poster:



In Chapter 11 of __Reading With Meaning__, Debbie Miller explains this strategy as "adding on and adding on" to our thinking until we reach a final "synthesis" or understanding of what the story is about! Books for Synthesizing Information
 * Ellin Keene on synthesis as a "ripple" pg. 160
 * Ben explaining synthesis on pages 162-163. Make sure you check out his 'synthesis wheel' in the middle picture insert of the book. I've taught adults about synthesis using this model...it's amazing
 * Retelling as synthesizing pg. 163
 * Extending synthesis from the literal to the inferential pg. 164
 * Evidence of understanding pg. 168

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