Georgia 12.T.C.2.d
The Standard
Synthesize information from a variety of credible sources used to research the answers to questions on academic and individual topics of interest. (C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Context
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students gather relevant information from several trustworthy sources to answer a focused question. They combine ideas, note agreements or conflicts, and attribute evidence clearly.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students select trustworthy, relevant evidence from different source types. They connect agreements, differences, and gaps to form a clear answer with accurate attribution.
Common Misconceptions
- Students often write separate source summaries instead of connecting ideas across texts. They may trust the first search result, overlook conflicts, or copy wording too closely.
How to Assess It
- Give students three short source excerpts and a research question. Ask for a four-sentence answer that connects two sources and explains one agreement or conflict.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give groups six source cards; students sort them by credibility, then arrange evidence from three cards into one claim map.
Ask students to write: Where do two sources agree, where do they differ, and which evidence best answers our question?
Run a synthesis relay where teams add one sourced idea, connection, or qualification to a shared answer without repeating earlier points.
Have students research a college, career, or local issue and produce a brief recommendation supported by government, expert, and firsthand sources.
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