As You Read

Worksheet Description

This Step-by-Step Synthesis worksheet is designed to assist students in the process of synthesizing information while they read. It guides them through different stages of reading comprehension by asking targeted questions: collecting initial thoughts before reading, identifying the main idea as they begin to read, noting down key points during reading, summarizing what they have learned, and reflecting on how their thinking has changed after reading. This structured approach encourages active engagement with the text and the development of a deeper understanding of the material.

The worksheet is teaching students to engage in an active reading process, where they are not just passively absorbing information but actively interacting with it. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and summarizing main ideas, which helps in retaining and understanding the content. The worksheet also promotes metacognitive skills by asking students to reflect on their learning and how their perceptions have evolved. This method fosters critical thinking and the ability to synthesize information from a text, both of which are crucial for academic success and comprehension.