Common Core: 11th Grade English Language Arts

This subject focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills through diverse literary and informational texts.

Analyzing Literary TextsEvaluating Informational TextsWriting with Clarity and Purpose
Synthesizing Multiple TextsRhetorical AnalysisResearch and Citation Skills
Critical Reading in Everyday LifeEffective Communication SkillsWriting for Real-World Situations
Close Reading TechniquesTime Management for Reading and Writing
Analyzing Literary T...Evaluating Informati...Writing with Clarity...Synthesizing Multipl...Rhetorical AnalysisResearch and Citatio...Critical Reading in ...Effective Communicat...Writing for Real-Wor...Close Reading Techni...Time Management for ...
Advanced Topics

Synthesizing Multiple Texts

Connecting Ideas Across Sources

Synthesis means bringing together information from different texts to build a bigger picture or a stronger argument.

How to Synthesize

  1. Read Actively: Take notes on key ideas from each text.
  2. Identify Connections: Look for similarities, differences, or patterns.
  3. Create a New Insight: Combine evidence to support a fresh perspective or answer a complex question.

Why It Matters

The ability to synthesize prepares you for college research, debates, and real-world problem-solving, where you'll rarely rely on a single source.

Examples

  • Comparing two articles on climate change to form your own opinion.

  • Blending themes from a novel and a historical document for a research paper.

In a Nutshell

Learn to combine ideas from multiple sources into a powerful, unified argument.

Key Terms

Synthesis
Combining ideas from different sources to create a new understanding.
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