Synthesize ideas from multiple sources into original analysis (CCSS W.7.7; W.7.8; RI.7.9)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~9 min
eng.g7.f.ex_21
Synthesize Two Sources
Prompt
Write a 4-6 sentence synthesis paragraph combining these 2 sources around your own claim: (Source A) Aveni argues the Maya calendar tracked 3 cycles. (Source B) Sharer documents that Maya astronomy dictated agricultural and religious schedules. Start with YOUR analytical claim.
M-7-F-RES-EX-21-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Synthesis paragraph template with claim-slot + 2 source slots + connector-slot + closing-slot. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
Claim leads + both sources cited + connector used + closing tie-back = 4; 3 of 4 = 3; 2 of 4 = 2; <2 = 1
Hints
- Connector options: 'Building on this...' / 'In the same vein...' / 'Similarly...'
- Sample claim: 'Maya astronomy was not isolated calculation but cultural integration.'
Misconceptions to watch
- List-style ('Aveni says X. Sharer says Y.').
- Claim is just a summary statement, not analytical.
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