Activity Sheet for English 8

Quarter 4 – Week 3 – MELC 3

Synthesize Information Found
in Various Sources

Writer:
Kenth S. Jaype
Teacher 1, NOHS - English Department

Editor:
Ma. Elna Z. Reyes
Department Head
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GRADE 8 WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN

QUARTER4 WEEK2 ENGLISH 8

NAME: ___________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: _________________________

DAY AND LEARNI LEANING LEARNING TASKS MODE OF REMARKS
TIME NG COMPETENCY DELIVERY (Please check
AREA if)
Monday English Q4 Synthesize For MDL - Digital Modular –
8 Information Found in ➢ Uploading/Downloading of Digital
8:00AM- English Materials (LAS Week2
Various Sources
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For MDL – Print/Digital Accomplished
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➢ Read and Study Quarter4 Modular – Print
Week3
Tuesday English Q4 Synthesize • Read:
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8:00AM- Found in Various • Background Information for Digital
5:00PM Sources Learners Modular – Print Accomplished
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Wednesday English Q4 Synthesize For MDL - Digital Modular -
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Friday English Q4 Synthesize ➢ Remediation/Intervention Modular –

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Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No.3

Name: Grade and Section:

Date:

Activity Sheets in English 8

Synthesizing Information

I. Learning Competency

• Synthesize essential information found in various sources

II. Background information for learners

Welcome, Grade 8 students to Quarter 4 of your Distance Learning. Congratulations

for reaching this far. In the previous lesson, you have learned how to expand the content of
an outline using notes from primary and secondary sources and its importance.

In this lesson, we will learn about how to synthesize information from various sources
using the REST Method.

Synthesizing is like baking a cake. When we bake a cake, we combine all the separate
ingredients – eggs, flour, sugar, butter, etc – to make a new thing, a cake! When we
synthesize, we take what we already know and mix it with what we have learned from
reading and discussion to create new ideas and understandings.

In the process of synthesizing, a synthesis can form: a new understanding,

something a reader has not considered before until reading the text; a deeper
understanding, becoming more aware or appreciative of an idea after reading a text; and
a changed understanding, thinking differently because of the text.

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This time let's deepen your understanding of the lesson by defining the term
synthesizing. Synthesizing is the process through which readers bring together their
background knowledge and their evolving understanding of the book to create a complete
and original understanding of the text (Debbie Miller, 2013, p.171). Readers synthesize
information by combining facts from various sources to create an overall understanding of
the material. To develop a deeper level of understanding, readers combine their prior
knowledge, new information from the reading, and facts learned during conversation.

Synthesizing simply means combining. Instead of summarizing the main points or

key points of each source one by one, you combine the ideas to make an overall point.

At the most basic level, this involves looking for similarities and differences between
your sources. Your synthesis should show the reader where the sources meet and where
they vary.

Now that you understand what synthesizing is, it is time to learn how to synthesize
essential information from various sources. Use the method described below to assist you
in constructing a synthesis.

The REST Method

One of the methods you can use to synthesize is the REST Method. This method follows
only four (4) easy steps.

• R – read different sources about the topic provided and record the collected
ideas.

• E – edit your notes and combine concepts that are similar.

• S – synthesize by combining notes with what you already know about the
topic.

• T – think about your new ideas and connect them to what you already know.

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Self - Checklist for Synthesis

• Did I introduce the paragraph with a clear, focused topic sentence?

• Did I discuss more than one source in the paragraph?
• Did I mention only the most relevant findings, rather than describing
every part of the studies?
• Did I discuss the similarities or differences between the sources, rather
than summarizing each source in turn?
• Did I put the findings or arguments of the sources in my own words?
• Was there a logical transition from this paragraph to the next one?

Whether you are synthesizing literature for an essay, a literature review, or any other paper,
you should make sure you can answer yes to all of these questions.

III. References

• Department of Education Schools Division of Negros Oriental Region VII

• https://teachingideas4u.com/2017/10/make-synthesizing-easy-with-
these.html?sfw=pass1622118659
• MAKE SYNTHESIZING EASY WITH THESE SIMPLE STRATEGIES By: Amy Mezni

IV. Activities

In the next activity, you will practice your reading comprehension skills by determining key ideas in a
passage and combining those to form new ideas inferred from the passage. As you read, pay attention to what
you learn from the passage that can be applied to what you already know.

Activity 1. REST Method

Traditions are an essential part of our society. They help form the structure and foundation of our
families and our society. Freedom, faith, integrity, a good education, personal responsibility, a strong
work ethic, and the value of selflessness are all reinforced by tradition. Read the two articles below
about Indian and Filipino wedding tradition. While reading, fill in the graphic organizer with your
thinking

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Indian Wedding Traditions

BRIDEBOX WEDDING ALBUMS
Source: http://www.bridebox.com/blog/amazing-indian-wedding-traditions/

Wedding traditions are a big part of most cultures. In some cultures, the history of wedding traditions are forgotten but the
customs remain prevalent, while in others, the root is as important as the tradition. There are so many cool wedding customs
found around the world and each has it’s own distnict attributes. Indian weddings are known for their notable and unique
characteristics from the colorful attire to Mehendi (also known as henna). The following are some of the traditional wedding
customs that make Indian weddings so special.

Indian weddings traditionally last three days. The first of these ceremonies is Misri, which takes place several days before
the actual wedding day. In this ceremony, the marrying couple exchanges prayers, flower garlands and gold rings.
Traditionally, the groom’s parents present the bride with a basket of gifts and misri (rock sugar), representative of sweetness
in the future. The Sangeet party can be held separately or combined with the Mehendi ceremony. The celebration consists
of the families of the bride and groom (or just the women) getting together for song and dance.

The Mehendi ceremony takes place just one day before the actual wedding. Only women attend this event in which intricate
patters are drawn on their hands and feet with mehendi (also known as henna). The designs signify a deep bond between
the husband and wife. Often times, the Mehendi ceremony is combined with Sagri, in which the groom’s female family
members bring gifts and flowers to the bride. On the morning of the wedding, the Haldi ceremony is held. In this tradition,
both sides of the family spread a mixture of oil, water and turmeric over the skin and clothes of the bride and groom. The
mixture is believed to play a role in blessing the couple and in moisturizing and calming their skin before the wedding.

In traditional Indian weddings, the ceremony takes place under a Mandap, which is a four-pillared canopy. It is customary
for the Mandap to be decorated with bright colors. During the wedding ceremony, the brother of the bride pours rice into
her hands, some of which slips into the groom’s hands cupped below hers, and then into the sacred fire (which is lit in
traditional ceremonies and is referred to as Agni). In the Hindu tradition, rather than exchanging wedding rings, the groom
ties a mangalsultra around the bride’s neck. The Mangalsultra is a necklace with two gold pendants. The groom ties the
necklace with three knots to signify a strong bonding for 100 years. One of the most significant parts of Indian weddings is
the vibrant colors found throughout the celebration. From the attire to the flowers and decoration, colors such as red, gold,
orange and burgundy generally fill the room.

Traditionally, the bride will wear a 16-piece attire called Solah Shringar which includes make up, jewelry, and clothes. Each
item is meant to bring out the natural beauty of the bride. One notable piece of the Solah Shringar is the Mangtikka, which
is the giant jewel the bride wears on her forehead and through the part of her hair. The actual garment the bride wears
will vary depending on what region she is from. The type of jewelry may also vary. The groom’s attire is not as elaborate…
at a traditional Hindu wedding, the groom will wear a Sherwani and Mojari, which is a type of shoe that is seen often in
Mughal art. As for the guests, most women at the wedding will be wearing a Sari or a Lengha. The guests, as well as the
bride and groom, generally dress in loud color. Most attendees will wear Bindis and Bangles as part of their custom
wedding attire as well. Some women also wear payals (anklets).

Every culture contributes it’s own characteristics to wedding traditions. Learning about different wedding customs from
around the world is a great way to understand the lifestyles and special traditions of other cultures and even to better
understand your own. Indian weddings have many unique customs so especially if you plan on attending one or throwing
your own, it’s a great idea to gain a good understanding of what to expect.

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Saint & Co. Journal
Source:https://www.shopsinta.co/pages/filipino-wedding-
traditions#:~:text=Today%2C%20a%20typical%20Filipino%20wedding,the%20throwing%20of%20rice%20grains.

Like in other Asian cultures, Filipino weddings are big, grand celebrations due to their family-oriented nature. The extended
family is almost always invited, many of whom form the ninongs and ninangs (godparents or sponsors) for the ceremony.
Thus, invitations are often lengthy and informative, indicating the “who’s who” of the entourage. In Catholic or Christian
services, children are also included as ring, coin, and Bible bearers.

In terms of clothing, picking out the perfect white dress has become a standard practice, as is choosing the right suit or
tuxedo. In more classic, Filipiniana weddings, brides might wear a traditional dress called the terno, composed of an
intricately patterned blouse, skirt, and scarf made of pineapple fiber. Meanwhile, grooms will commonly wear a Barong
Tagalog, an embroidered, lightweight shirt made of the same material. Whether by Vera Wang or a local tailor, the choice
of fashion is still an essential matter to some families.

Another important element is the venue, as many Filipinos dream of getting wed in a church, at literally whatever the cost.
However, civil weddings are more common than we think, given the relative ease of getting married in court, the prohibitive
expenses involved when organizing a church ceremony, and LGBTQ+ weddings. Once everything has been settled, the bride’s
family will then hold a despedida de soltera, a send-off similar to a bachelorette’s party a night before the big day.

Long before the Spaniards set foot on Philippine soil, the native wedding was a three-day extravaganza, filled with folk
rituals that included the blessing of rice grains, the drawing of blood, and the symbolic binding of the couple by cord. While
celebrations have since become simplified, many of these pre-colonial customs remain, flavored with more Hispanicized and
Americanized traditions.

Today, a typical Filipino wedding consists of the following rituals: a candle lighting, a coin blessing, a veiling, the tying of the
nuptial cord, as well as the throwing of rice grains. During the candle ceremony, the ninong and ninang would light the
couple's candles, who then light up a larger, middle candle as a sign of unity. Catholic in origin, it signifies Jesus Christ as the
Light of The World, ever-present during the couple’s marriage. The three candles, on the other hand, are a reminder that
this commitment takes 3 to be complete - the 2 partners and God.

The coin ceremony meanwhile represents the couple’s sharing of worldly goods, for richer or poorer. Here, sponsors would
present the wedding officiator with 13 coins (also called Las Arras or Arrhae), which represent Jesus Christ and his 12
apostles, then trickling them into the hands of both partners. Then would come the veiling ceremony, which in itself signifies
humility, that God will help them shoulder any burdens they might encounter during their marriage. Here, sponsors would
clothe the couple as one, placing the veil on the shoulders of the groom and on the bride’s head.

For the tying of the nuptial cord (also known as the Yugal), two sponsors would help bind the couple together, placing a silk
lasso (or flower strands or a special rosary) over the couple’s heads. Ideally, these would be tied in a figure eight, which looks
similar to the infinity sign. Once the ceremony ends and the newlyweds step out of the venue, both of them are showered
by rice grains, as a way to wish for prosperity, luck, and happiness to the couple.

During the handaan, the newlyweds are also expected to hold their first dance, where guests usually tape or pin paper bills
on their clothes as cash gifts. A pair of doves will also be released to symbolize the couple’s eternal love. Other Western
traditions have since been integrated in the reception, including the bouquet and garter toss, the cutting of the cake, as well
as ceremonial toasts from well-wishing guests.

Indeed, the Filipino wedding has proven itself to be an important symbol, not just of love, but the many cultural customs the
Philippines has since adopted. Today, the joy in this ceremony lies in choosing which traditions to follow yourself, while
creating something new you and your partner can uniquely call your own.

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FILIPINO TRADITIONS INDIAN TRADITIONS

At first, I was
thinking:

While I was reading,

I was thinking:

The more I read, I

thought:

After reading, my
thinking changed to:

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Activity 2. Venn Diagram

As a review, Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer which is used to highlight the differences and
the similarities in a text. After reading the materials provided, create a Venn Diagram to extract
the similarities and the differences of both traditions.

INDIAN PHILIPPINE
TRADITIONS TRADITIONS
SIMILARITIES

Activity 3. My Synthesis

Using the information from your Venn Diagram, make your own synthesis following the
REST Method and compose your own synthesis with at least 8 – 10 sentences.

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Activity 4. (Performance Task) Quarter 4, Week 3

Read the following write ups about Corona Virus Vaccine and make your own synthesis following
the REST Method.

AstraZeneca vs. Sinovac effectiveness

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/astrazeneca-vs-sinovac#effectiveness
Medically reviewed by Cameron White, M.D., MPH — Written by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN on May 14, 2021

The number of vaccines being used to fight the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, with several
international candidates that could soon enter the U.S. market.

The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca have teamed up in the United Kingdom to produce a
recombinant vaccine made from a modified chimpanzee adenovirus. Another candidate is from China’s
Sinovac Biotech. The Sinovac vaccine uses more traditional vaccine technology, relying on inactivated
virus particles to produce an immune response.

Neither of these vaccines has been approved for regular or emergency use in the United States yet.
Numerous trials are underway and applications could be presented to the Food & Drug Administration
(FDA) in the future to add to the nation’s arsenal against COVID-19. Both vaccines are also being reviewed
by the World Health Organization.

Both the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines are still undergoing clinical trials across the globe, so there
is some uncertainty as to how effective each vaccine is against COVID-19.

There was some controversy over the effectiveness of AstraZeneca’s vaccine in late 2020 when it was
revealed that some people in the early study groups only received half doses of the vaccine.

While AstraZeneca claimed that the vaccine was 70-percent effective, it was later disclosed that the
effectiveness was 62 percentTrusted Source in people who received two full doses, and closer to 90 percent
in people who received one half and one full dose. AstraZeneca used these two percentages to average an
effectiveness rate of 76 percent.

Data on Sinovac’s CoronaVac vaccine is limited since a number of international studies on the vaccine
are still underway. In one report, investigators report that 97 to 100 percent of people who received the
vaccine in clinical trials developed antibodies to COVID-19, but not all of the immune response markers
measured in other studies were investigated for the CoronaVac vaccine.

Another report on the effectiveness of CoronaVac reveals that phase 3 clinical trial results have yet to be
released by Sinovac, but a trial in Chile shows an effectiveness rate of just 56.5 percent Trusted Source
after full vaccination with CoronaVac.

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ASTR-ZENECA SINOVAC

SIMILARITIES

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IV. Reflection. Quarter 4, Week 3

What do you hope to strengthen in the next lesson/s?

Part of the lesson that I considered. . .

Would like to work

Enjoyable Helpful
further on ...

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