Grade 6

Synthesize two short texts

Read two related texts and combine their ideas into one clearer explanation.

Category: Reading Readiness 12 min Advanced
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Synthesis is more than comparing. It means gathering ideas from both sources and building one bigger understanding.

Read and think

Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.

Read and think Text card

Text A explains that cycling to school reduces fuel use and keeps the air cleaner.

source one

This source focuses on environmental benefit.

Example: Cycling reduces pollution.

Read and think Text card

Text B explains that cycling also improves fitness and can make short trips cheaper.

source two

This source adds health and money-related benefits.

Example: Cycling also supports fitness and savings.

Read and think Text card

Shared idea: Both texts show that one daily habit can create several benefits.

combined idea

Look for overlap before building the synthesis.

Example: Both texts support cycling.

Read and think Text card

Cycling synthesis

model synthesis

A synthesis answer joins ideas from both sources.

Example: Cycling to school can help the environment, save money, and improve health, so it offers practical benefits for both families and communities.

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