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Reading—Synthesis and Paired Passages Lesson PlanReading—Synthesis and Paired Passages Lesson Plan
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College Board
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Reading—Synthesis and Paired Passages

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This Reading—Synthesis and Paired Passages lesson plan also includes:
  • Chapter 8 - Reading: Synthesis
  • The SAT Reading Test: Synthesis
  • Reading Passage
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Good readers make connections between texts. The SAT regularly assesses the ability to make those connections using paired reading passages, a topic discussed in an official SAT practice lesson plan on synthesis. During the lesson, test-takers participate in an introductory activity and a group/pair activity, both of which contain sample questions to read an analyze.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

test preparation, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Whenever assigning  a novel, short story, or article, find a related passage and challenge scholars to write their own multiple choice questions that connect to both passages

Classroom Considerations

  • Includes a hyperlinked article on text synthesis for learners to read first
  • Refers to content from other lessons in the workbook 

Pros

  • Detailed rationales accompany each question and answer
  • Lessons designed by teachers for teachers

Cons

  • Assumes background knowledge many students may not have

Common Core

RL.9-10.9 RL.11-12.9 RI.9-10.9 RI.11-12.9

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