It can be both. I once saw Elin Keene do an excellent lesson on synthesis with a group of middle school students. She read a picture book and stopped periodically to talk with them about their thinking and how it changed based on the new information that they acquired while hearing the story. This included their opinions about the characters as well as changing their predictions. In addition, it can be taking info from more than one source in order to gain new perspectives. It basically involves the way your thinking evolves as you read, allowing you to form opinions and new perceptions.
wr...@centurytel.net writes: >I have a question about synthesis. I always thought the word meant >taking information from different sources and creating a new >understanding. Recently I heard the word used as taking information >from one source and changing your mind about that information as you >read. > >What do you think? >Jan > > >_______________________________________________ >Mosaic mailing list >Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to >http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > >Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
