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ENGLISH LESSON
GRADE 8
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1. The _____ begins with a title describing the subject of the report.
2. The main topics are numbered in _____ _______.
3. The subtopics are marked by _______ ______, and details, by
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4. Each topic is ________ and aligned.
5. Any _____ that is divided should have at least two minor topics.
 SYNTHESIZE ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION FOUND IN
VARIOUS SOURCES
WEEK 3
What is Synthesizing?
• refers to combining multiple sources and
ideas
• is the composition for combination of
parts or elements so as to form a whole
• involves looking for similarities and
differences between your sources
Summarizing is relating the most important points in
a text or a portion of a text in our own words. In
fiction we consider the basic story elements – main
characters, setting, plot and sometimes theme in a
summary. In nonfiction we pull together the most
important information about a topic in a coherent
way.
Paraphrasing is used to rewrite the text in your own
words, to clarify meaning and to shorten a longer
statement but keep the main ideas and to avoid
plagiarism. means. To paraphrase a source, you have
to rewrite a passage without changing the meaning of
the original text.
When you synthesize, you paraphrase and summarize to
produce new ideas or arguments. To synthesize, you need
paraphrasing and summarizing skills
Other skills are useful in synthesizing as well. You should be
able to separate facts from opinions, and draw inferences or
logical conclusions from these facts.
This is a step-by-step guide to synthesis materials from a number
of different sources:

1. You should begin by brainstorming your ideas on the topic.

2. Then read relevant material.
3. Make notes on key points from this material. Remember to
always use your own voice and to reference the ideas and words
of others.
4. Then paraphrase or create a summary of each text.
5. Identify common ideas and differences between the texts.
6. From all of this information, you now synthesize or write a new
text.
How to paraphrase in five steps
1. Read the passage several times to fully understand the
meaning
2. Note down key concepts
3. Write your version of text without looking at the original
4. Compare your paraphrased text with the original passage and
make minor adjustments to phrases that remain too similar
5. Cite the source where you found the idea.
 Guide for Summarizing
 Deepen your understanding of the text;
 Learn to identify relevant information or key ideas;
 Combine details or example that support the main ideas
 Concentrate on the gist or main idea and key words
presented in the text; and,
 Capture the key ideas in the text and put them together
clearly and concisely.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
1. The office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) at Purdue
University is located in Schleman Hall.

A. Schleman Hall hosts the ISS office.

B. The Purdue University is only for international students and scholars.
C. Students and scholars go to the office.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
1. The office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) at Purdue
University is located in Schleman Hall.

A. Schleman Hall hosts the ISS office.

B. The Purdue University is only for international students and scholars.
C. Students and scholars go to the office.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
2. The International Center is hosting English Conversation classes. They
help non-native speakers of English practice their English-speaking skills.

A. Non -native speakers are also good at speaking English.

B. English non- native speakers can improve their English by taking
classes at the International Center.
C. The International Center is a place for an English Conversation classes.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
2. The International Center is hosting English Conversation classes. They
help non-native speakers of English practice their English-speaking skills.

A. Non -native speakers are also good at speaking English.

B. English non- native speakers can improve their English by taking
classes at the International Center.
C. The International Center is a place for an English Conversation classes.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
3. The student requested that the professor excuse her absence, but the
professor refused.

A. The professor denied the student’s request for an excused absence.

B. The professor approves the request of the student.
C. The professor told the student that she is excused for her absence.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
3. The student requested that the professor excuse her absence, but the
professor refused.

A. The professor denied the student’s request for an excused absence.

B. The professor approves the request of the student.
C. The professor told the student that she is excused for her absence.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
4. The car that was pulled over by the police officer yesterday just had an
accident. That driver is not careful.

A. There was an accident yesterday.

B. The driver who was pulled over yesterday is not careful because he
just had an accident.
C. The driver owns the car that was pulled by the police.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
4. The car that was pulled over by the police officer yesterday just had an
accident. That driver is not careful.

A. There was an accident yesterday.

B. The driver who was pulled over yesterday is not careful because he
just had an accident.
C. The driver owns the car that was pulled by the police.
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
5. There will be a music concert next to Vienna coffee shop. Would you
like to go?

A. Music concert will be held at a Vienna coffee shop.

B. Vienna coffee shop is a place to go to music concerts.
C. Are you coming to a music concert in Vienna?
Activity 1:
Direction: . Choose the best paraphrase for each sentence.
5. There will be a music concert next to Vienna coffee shop. Would you
like to go?

A. Music concert will be held at a Vienna coffee shop.

B. Vienna coffee shop is a place to go to music concerts.
C. Are you coming to a music concert in Vienna?
Activity 2:
Direction: Read the passage and create a title related to the main idea.
Accurately summarize the text. Your summary must describe all key ideas from
the text. Do not include opinions or personal info in your summary. Underline key
ideas in the passage.
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30,
1896) was a Filipino nationalist and polymath during the Spanish colonial period of
the Philippines. He is tagged as the national hero (pambansang Bayani) of the
Filipino people. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key
member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for
the colony under Spain.
He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion
after the Philippine Revolution, inspired in part by his writings, broke out. Though he
was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved its goals
which eventually led to Philippine independence.
 José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30,
1896) was a Filipino nationalist and polymath during the Spanish colonial period of
the Philippines. He is tagged as the national hero (pambansang Bayani) of the
Filipino people. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key
member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for
the colony under Spain.
He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion
after the Philippine Revolution, inspired in part by his writings, broke out. Though he
was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved its goals
which eventually led to Philippine independence.

Main idea related title for the passage:

Summarize the passage in your own words:

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