Source-synthesis Chart and Summary

We've moved quickly through the Summary Unit and now we're looking at the final product: the Source-Synthesis Chart and Summary.

1. Synthesis Chart and Summary (ppt)

2. Practice
Using the Synthesis Chart template, practice creating a synthesis chart for the chosen celebrities. What points can you use to compare them? Try to choose points that relate to most of the people.

3. Articles Review
What points can we use to compare our three articles? How would you fill in your synthesis chart?

Discuss in groups. Afterward, we'll discuss as a class.

Note: There are no "right or wrong" answers. It is your choice how you compare these articles. What you should consider is how meaningful each of your points is. What points will help readers get a bigger picture of the situation (how TV affects society)?

4. Translating from chart to text
Compare/Contrast Language Reference

After we discuss how to write a Source-synthesis Summary, we will take time in class to work on our charts and summaries.

Due date for first drafts: Oct. 23 (we will peer review this day)
Due date for final drafts: Oct. 30

Samples: 
Source-Synthesis Chart
Source-Synthesis Summary

Our Possible Summary Points:
1) Age- How does TV affect certain age groups?
2) Type of TV- What kind of television is discussed? Is it positive or negative?
3) Effect on relationships- How does TV effect relationships?
4) Sources- What sources did the writers use (surveys, personal experiences, statistics, etc.)
5) Target audience- Who are the writers specifically speaking to?
6) Parental Roles- What should parents do to help their children get the most benefit/least harm out of television?

*Remember to only choose 3. Choose the ones that you think best represent the major points of these articles. Choose what you think an audience would need to best understand the problem in a broader sense.