Form A New Idea

Worksheet Description

The “Synthesizing Comments” worksheet is an educational tool that guides students through the process of synthesizing two comments from a reading material that they find significant. It provides space for students to record these comments and then reflect on them, asking whether the comments support or contradict their pre-existing knowledge or thoughts about the topic. Below this reflection, the worksheet prompts students to synthesize the information into a new idea that merges their own views with what they have learned from the reading.

This worksheet is teaching students how to integrate new information with their existing knowledge base. It encourages them to critically evaluate how external comments align or clash with their own understanding, fostering analytical thinking. The synthesis step allows students to form new insights or perspectives based on this combination of information. By completing this activity, students enhance their ability to process information deeply and produce a thoughtful, informed response to what they read.