From Three To One

Worksheet Description

The “Synthesizing Comments” worksheet is an interactive tool designed to help students practice the skill of synthesis in the context of class discussions. It instructs students to record three different comments from a class discussion, analyze each comment, and then synthesize these comments into a single cohesive statement. This exercise not only requires students to listen attentively to their peers but also to engage with the content of the comments deeply enough to merge them into a unified idea.

The worksheet is teaching students how to distill and integrate multiple perspectives into a comprehensive viewpoint. By analyzing individual comments and synthesizing them, students learn to look for common themes, identify key points, and develop a broader understanding of the subject matter. The process of synthesis demonstrated in this worksheet is essential for developing higher-order thinking skills that are crucial for advanced academic work. Students also improve their ability to contribute meaningfully to discussions, bringing together diverse ideas into a coherent argument.