Georgia 11.T.RA.1.b
The Standard
Synthesize information from a variety of credible sources to support a central thesis, citing appropriately. (I)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Research & Analysis
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students combine relevant evidence from several trustworthy sources into an original line of reasoning. They connect sources to one another, support a focused thesis, and cite borrowed ideas and words correctly.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students build a focused argument using evidence from multiple reliable sources. They explain how the sources agree, differ, or add to the argument, then cite quotations, paraphrases, and data correctly.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may summarize one source at a time rather than connect ideas across sources. They may treat popularity, a polished website, or a .org address as proof of credibility. They may cite quotations but leave paraphrases or borrowed data uncited.
How to Assess It
- Give students three short excerpts and the thesis, “Our school should start later.” Ask them to write one paragraph using two sources, clear synthesis, and correct citations.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give groups four printed source excerpts; students sort evidence by claim, connect related ideas with yarn, and label each citation.
Ask students to write: How do two sources agree, differ, or complicate your thesis, and which evidence best supports it?
Run a citation relay where teams match evidence cards to source cards, add parenthetical citations, and explain each source's credibility.
Have students draft a school policy memo using a district report, local news article, and student survey, with cited evidence.
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