A discussion guide for Session 1 to practice using denotation and connotation in conversation.
Teacher guide for "The Source Weaver" lesson. It outlines the synthesis process, provides a hook activity, transition words for ESL support, and a sample synthesized paragraph.
Capstone student project for "The Source Weaver" lesson. Students analyze two short texts about Mars, take notes, and synthesize the information into a single coherent paragraph using their own vocabulary and sentence structures.
Visual slides for "The Source Weaver" lesson. These slides introduce students to the concept of synthesis as connecting ideas from multiple sources to create a new, coherent whole.
Teacher guide for "Quote Quest" lesson. It outlines the decision-making criteria for quoting vs. paraphrasing, provides instructional steps, and includes an answer key for the sorting activity.
Student activity for "Quote Quest" lesson. It presents several textual scenarios and requires students to decide whether to use a direct quote or a paraphrase, providing a justification for their choice.
Visual slides for "Quote Quest" lesson. These slides help students distinguish between when to use direct quotes for impact and when to paraphrase for factual clarity.
Teacher guide for "Sentence Shifters" lesson. It outlines the instructional flow for synonym substitution and active-to-passive transformation, including a sample answer key.
A comprehensive teacher-facing guide for the synthesis sequence. Includes the sequence map, answer keys for the Note Sorting and Transition Maze activities, differentiation strategies for various ESL levels, and a quick-check grading rubric.
