В этом упражнении студенты прочитают несколько научно-популярных текстов по аналогичной теме. Они будут сравнивать, анализировать и синтезировать идеи в текстах и могут делать новые выводы по этой теме. В этом примере студенты прочитают «Хорошее домашнее животное», «Плохое домашнее животное» и «Пит-буллс переполняют Чикагские приюты для животных».
«Хорошее домашнее животное, плохое домашнее животное»
«Пит-быки переполняют Чикагские приюты для животных»
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Student Instructions
Students will compare, analyze, and synthesize the ideas in two different texts.
Use a T-Chart or Venn diagram to help students visually sort similarities and differences between texts. Graphic organizers make it easier for students to see connections and build analytical skills.
Read short excerpts from each text aloud and explain your thought process as you identify similarities and differences. This helps students understand how to approach the task independently.
Encourage students to cite specific details when making comparisons or drawing conclusions. Referencing text evidence strengthens their arguments and comprehension.
Invite students to share their findings and ideas in pairs or small groups. Collaborative discussions help students refine their thinking and consider new perspectives.
Ask students to synthesize what they've learned by writing or sharing a new insight about the topic based on both texts. This step encourages higher-level thinking and application.
To teach students how to compare and integrate information from multiple texts, have them read two related articles, use a T-chart to organize similarities and differences, and guide them to synthesize ideas by discussing or writing about new conclusions they draw from the combined information.
A T-chart is a graphic organizer with two columns used to compare and contrast information. It helps students organize details from each text side by side, making it easier to analyze similarities and differences between sources.
Easy activities for integrating nonfiction texts include using T-charts, Venn diagrams, or group discussions where students list facts from each text, illustrate key points, and discuss or write about connections between the sources.
Guide students to find related points in both texts, record them in a T-chart, and discuss how the information connects—for example, comparing reasons dogs are given up or the costs of pet ownership. Encourage students to draw their own conclusions from the combined information.
Analyzing multiple sources helps students develop critical thinking, recognize different perspectives, and form more informed opinions. It also supports skills needed for research and real-world problem solving.