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English
Quarter 4 - Module 4
Synthesizing Essential Information
Found in Various Sources
English - Grade 8
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Quarter 4 - Module 4: Synthesizing Information Found in Various Sources
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English
Quarter 4 - Module 4
Synthesizing Essential Information
Found in Various Sources
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

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This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to
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lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
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 What I Need to Know
This module will provide you with different activities which will test your
knowledge on synthesizing essential information found in various sources. This will
also cover the South and West Asia as part of the Afro-Asian Literature curriculum
for your level.

At the end of the module, you are expected to:

• define and differentiate synthesis from other learning strategies such
as outlining and summarizing;
• use graphic organizers to incorporate personal experiences in various
texts read; and
• synthesize texts applying step-by-step approach learned.

What I Know

Before you go over the module, let us test your prior knowledge to check your
familiarity in synthesizing information. Good luck!

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE is the statement is valid and FALSE
if otherwise. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

_______ 1. Brainstorming is extracting key words and questions about a topic.

_______ 2. An essay is an example of an academic writing.
_______ 3. A synthesis is an equivalent of a summary.
_______ 4. Academic writing requires research from various sources.
_______ 5. In writing a synthesis, copy the exact words of the source or author.
_______ 6. Summary is the combination of different pieces of information to create a new
idea.
_______ 7. Plagiarism is copying someone’s work or idea without giving proper
acknowledgement.
_______ 8. To avoid plagiarism, paraphrasing or restatement should be done.
_______ 9. Synthesis is a brief statement of the main points of a topic.
_______ 10. Direct quotation is copying other author’s work word-for-word and citing them
in the references as the source of the information.
_______ 11. In synthesis, there is only one source needed.
_______ 12. It is important to record all the sources of information presented in one’s work.
_______ 13. To synthesize a text, one must analyze it first.
_______ 14. Taking notes is important in synthesis and summary.
_______ 15. To create an effective essay, organize ideas through brainstorming, reading,
researching, notetaking, analyzing and outlining.

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 What’s In
To strengthen your understanding of the previous lesson, answer the following items
below. This activity relates with the current lesson to help you understand what this module is
all about.
Directions: Analyze the two tables below. Answer the table by marking the boxes that
correspond to the correct answer. Check (✓) YES if it does, and NO if
otherwise.

Thesis: Synthesis Essay Writing

A. Synthesis Essay Definition Thesis: Kindness: Choice that everyone
1. Support sentence 1 Should Make
2. Support sentence 2 A. Introduction
3. Support sentence 3 1. Define kindness as a choice
B. How to Choose a Topic
1. Support sentence 1 B. Body
2. Support sentence 2 1. Major benefit of forgiveness # 1
3. Support sentence 3 2. Major benefit of forgiveness # 2
C. Writing Process 3. Major benefit of forgiveness # 3
1. Support sentence 1
2. Support sentence 2 C. Conclusion
3. Support sentence 3
D. Conclusion

Elements TABLE # 1 TABLE # 2

Yes No Yes No
1. Main points support the thesis.
2. Main points are logically organized.
3. Most important ideas are emphasized and less important
ideas are subordinated.
4. Main points have sufficient and relevant supporting
evidence.

When writing an essay, it is important to organize your thoughts in logical manner. One
way to do this is through outlining. Outlining is the map of your essay. It includes the important
elements to demonstrate a clear and logical organization of the main idea. Students, like you,
can easily do outlining by simply remembering the criteria given above. Main points support
the thesis, main points are logically organized, most important ideas are emphasized and less
important ideas are subordinated, and main points have sufficient and relevant supporting
evidence.

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 Now, to check your answer, see the table below:

Elements TABLE # 1 TABLE # 2

Yes No Yes No
1. Main points are on topic and support the thesis. ✓ ✓
2. Main points are logically organized. ✓ ✓
3. Most important ideas are emphasized, and less important ✓ ✓
ideas are subordinated.
4. Main points have sufficient and relevant supporting ✓ ✓
evidence.

In writing an outline, anyone who intends to write can: (1) make the writing process
easier since you have a road map for your essay to follow; (2) set up a structure with lower
stakes and less pressure; (3) save time writing your essay since you have a clear, focused
plan to follow for your essay; and (4) ensure each part of your essay relates to the essay
prompt.

What’s New
Now that you are familiar and equipped with the necessary knowledge for the next
lesson, let us start through reading two stories which I know you have heard before. This
module, though, will not only teach you how to analyze the given stories, but also to create
something meaningful by sharing your thoughts and ideas.

Before starting, note that these stories are what we call parable. A parable is a short
story based on the teachings in the Bible. A parable illustrates moral values which are helpful
to its readers. To start, complete the sentence stems below by analyzing what you think about
the stories: The Story of a Prodigal Son and The Parable of the Good Samaritan.

A. Before reading the stories, I think ________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

The Story of a Prodigal Son The Parable of the Good Samaritan

There was a man who had two sons. Once, a man was walking on a
One day the younger son said to his father: lonely stretch of road between Jerusalem
"Father, give me my share of all you have." and Jericho. Suddenly a gang of thieves
And the father divided his money between jumped out from the side of the road and
the two sons.
surrounded him. "Give us your money,"
A few days later the younger son took
they demanded. "I need my money" he
his money, left his home, and went into a
cried. "I have to buy food with this money,
strange country far away. There he made
for myself and my whole family."
new friends and tried to have a very good
time.

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 The friends he chose were bad and
taught him to do many evil things. He lived
there for a long time, trying to enjoy himself
by doing many wicked things. At last, all the
money was gone. Now the young man
found himself alone, hungry, and
abandoned. He began to look for work, but
the only kind of work he could find was
watching over a herd of pigs in muddy fields.
Then one day the young man said to
himself: "Here I am, hungry and unhappy. In
my father's house there are many servants
who work for him and have plenty to eat. I
have behaved so badly that I am not worthy
to be my father's son anymore. But I can ask
him to let me come back to become one of
his servants.
He got up and started on his journey
home. He was feeling very hungry and
miserable and thinking all the way how he
would ask for forgiveness from his good
father.
He was still a long way off from his
home when his father saw him.
B. While reading the stories, I think ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
The father felt so sorry for his son
that he ran out to meet him. He hugged
him and took him home. He did not scold
his son for all the bad things he had done.
The son said: "Father, I have behaved too
badly to be called your son!" But instead
of answering him, the father said to the
servants: "Bring the best clothes for my
son. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on
his feet. Prepare the very best dinner for
us. We shall have a feast and be happy
because my son who was lost is found
again."
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One of the thieves picked up a rock
from the side of the road and hit the man in
the head. He fell to the ground with a groan,
bleeding. Seeing no one around the thieves
jumped on the man and took everything he
had, including his money, and his clothing.
One of the thieves picked up a stick and hit
the man hard several times before leaving
him on the side of the road half dead.
After a time, a priest came walking
down the road. He saw the man lying on
the side of the road and crossed over to the
other side as he hurried by.
Soon another man, a Levite
appeared. He too, saw the wounded man
lying in the hot sun, naked and bleeding
and he scurried on by.
A long time passed. Flies buzzed
around the man who was dying from his
injuries. Luckily, someone else was coming
down the road. He was a Samaritan riding
on his donkey. Now the people of Samaria
were not friendly with the people of this
man's country. They were sworn enemies
of each other.
But the Samaritan man did not
hesitate when he saw the man lying by the
side of the road. He did not stop to think about
whether he should help him because of
where he was from, or what group the man
belonged to. He saw that this man needed
help and he felt compassion.
The Samaritan took healing oil and
wine from his bag and cleaned the man's
wounds and bound them up with bandages
made from the cloth of his own shirt. He
covered him with a robe. He gave the man a
drink of water and helped the man onto his
donkey.
 The elder son was returning from his
work. He heard the news, and he was
angry. He refused to enter his house. The
father came out. His father said, “My dear
son, you are always with me. All my
property is yours. Your younger brother was
dead. Now he is alive. He was lost. Now he
is found.
The elder son understood the love
behind the words of his father. He forgot
everything about his younger brother. He
decided to take part in the celebration. He
was happy.
Adapted from:
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/04/22/p
arable-of-the-prodigal-son-summary-meaning-and-
commentary/
Slowly, for the man was in great
pain and the road was long, they walked to
the next town. There the Samaritan found
an inn and asked the innkeeper to give him
what was necessary to make the man
comfortable.
The next day, the Samaritan gave
money to the innkeeper to pay for the
wounded man to stay at the inn until he got
better. The Samaritan promised to come
back in a few days and pay whatever else
was needed to bring the man back to
health.
Adapted from:
https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/tales/session8/12
3425.shtml

C. After reading the stories, I think ____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

Comprehension Questions:
1. Fill in the Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences between the two
stories. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

2. Fill in the Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences between the father
and the Samaritan. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

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 3. If you were the father, would you do the same? Why?

4. If you were the Samaritan, would you do the same? Why?

5. From the lessons you gathered from both stories, how would you apply all these in
your life? Give a specific instance where you can apply them.

6. What did you realize from both stories?

Good job! You have answered all the questions! Analyzing and combining all information
presented to create something new is called synthesis. What you did represent these steps
in synthesis according to Menzi (2017):

R – Read two different sources about a topic and record ideas.

E – Edit notes and combine concepts that are similar.
S – Synthesize by combining notes with what you already know about the topic.
T – Think about your new ideas and connect them to what you already know.

To know more about synthesis, read the next part of this module.

What is It
Synthesizing Essential Information
Found in Various Sources

Analyzing and making meaning from information gathered are the day-to-day tasks of
humans. Every day, pieces of facts and opinions are accumulated and generated to create
new meaningful ideas. Telling a story or reporting to your loved ones about your day is a form
of summarizing, analyzing, and making meaning.

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What is Synthesis?
Synthesis is the combination of different pieces of information into a whole.
Synthesizing is about summarizing and analyzing various sources to create something new
and meaningful. McCombes (2020) views synthesis as going beyond summarizing ideas from
various sources. This means that after summarizing the text, one must analyze and combine
his/her generalization and conclusion to the analysis made.
Synthesis can be best represented with the diagram below:

Source
No. 2 Personal
Source Source Ideas/
Source No. 1 No. 2 Observation
Personal
No. 1 Ideas/
Observation

Synthesized Idea

The pieces in the jigsaw puzzle represent different things: (1) source no. 1; (2) source
no. 2; and (3) your ideas and observation. Once these pieces fit together, a new idea
emerges which is necessary in writing academic essays or research papers. Assignments and
essays are usually the various forms of academic writing which learners, like you, do all the
time. When making assignments, you should not only copy the ideas from your source but
also analyze them to create meaningful interpretation.
Now to fully understand what synthesis is, let us follow a step-by-step approach on
how to make synthesis of various text sources.

1. Brainstorming
• Brainstorming is a way to think and list the things you already
know about the topic. List and provide as many related pieces of
information/ideas/quotes as you can for your chosen topic. The
graphic organizer below can be used for brainstorming:

Focused statement/ideas/quotes
Topic

Focused statement/ideas/quotes

Focused statement/ideas/quotes

2. Reading and Noting Key Points

• Read, research and gather information about the topic you are writing or interested
about. Use a table to organize or summarize your notes and thoughts. Summary is
shortening and condensing a text leaving only important and essential points to easily
grasp the meaning of the text.
• When writing, make specific notes through organization charts or tables to arrange
information in an orderly manner. Effective notetaking includes paraphrasing and
direct quotation.
Source # 1 Source # 2
Topic / Theme
Summary

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Note:
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, paraphrasing is the process of restatement
or rewording of a text to give it a new taste or form, and to avoid copying the exact idea or
work from others. Paraphrasing means providing a version of a text other than the original
text without replacing it. Effective paraphrasing comprises of these five (5) steps:

1. Read the text carefully and thoroughly to find the main idea.
2. Record or highlight key words related to the main idea.
3. Form new sentences using the key words listed.
4. Compare your work with the original text, but remember that paraphrasing is not
condensing the material, rather it offers another version of the text.
5. Record the sources to credit the author of the original text.

Original Text Paraphrasing of the Original Text

Source # 1:
The father felt so sorry for his son that he
ran out to meet him. He hugged him and
took him home. He did not scold his son for
all the bad things he had done. The son
said: "Father, I have behaved too badly to
be called your son!" But instead of
answering him, the father said to the
servants: "Bring the best clothes for my son.
Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his
feet. Prepare the very best dinner for us. We
shall have a feast and be happy because
my son who was lost is found again."
Source # 2:
But the Samaritan man did not
hesitate when he saw the man lying by the
side of the road. He did not stop to think
about whether he should help him because
of where he was from, or what group the
man belonged to. He saw that this man
needed help and he felt compassion.
The son was welcomed with love and
sympathy by his father even after many
years. He realized that he hurt his father and
asked for forgiveness. Now, the father,
instead of being mad at him, he gave his son
gifts and things he deserved as his child.
The father made sure to show his son that
he was still happy to see him even after the
bad things that happened in the past. They
even celebrated because, at last, the son
was home again.
When a Samaritan saw a man needing help
along the road, he did not think twice helping
him. The man was a total stranger, but the
Samaritan gave all the things the man
needed.

3. Identifying similarities and differences from the sources

• Rereading the original text is essential in synthesis, which
include identifying the similarities and differences among the
sources. The Venn Diagram is an effective tool to show and
highlight these.

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 The Prodigal Son The Good Samaritan

The father was The father and Samaritan

easily forgiving as both showed kindness The Samaritan did
he knew his son. and compassion to others. not know the man he
was helping.
The son brought Both did not hesitate to help and forgive.
the bad things to The man was hurt
himself by because of others.
running away They chose to forget the things happened in
from home after the past or the person’s background.
Many people saw how
he got his wounded the man was
inheritance. Both were hurt by the people but only the Samaritan
they helped. helped him.

4. Analyzing and writing your own statement about the topic

• Pull together the information you gained from various sources read
and write them using your own words. Do not forget to include
citations of information from the source to avoid plagiarism.

To apply these steps, read the passage below, then check whether it conforms to the
standards when it comes to synthesis.

Essential Information Personal Ideas Synthesis

Text 1
The father felt so
sorry for his son that he ran
out to meet him. He hugged
him and took him home. He
did not scold his son for all
the bad things he had done.
The son said: "Father, I have
behaved too badly to be
called your son!" But instead
of answering him, the father
said to the servants: "Bring
the best clothes for my son.
Put a ring on his finger and
shoes on his feet. Prepare
the very best dinner for us.
We shall have a feast and be
happy because my son who
was lost is found again."
Text 2
But the Samaritan
man did not hesitate when
he saw the man lying by the
side of the road. He did not
Parents’ love is
unconditional. They will love
and forgive their children
whatever happens. Bad
things may happen, but they
will stay and choose to be
forgiving and kind.
There are still people like the
Samaritan, kind, generous,
and compassionate. We
may all be strangers, but
Choosing kindness is
a form of power that
everyone has. As humans,
we are born compassionate,
kind, and good-natured. We
always have this kind of
nature within us. This
characteristic of humans is
perfectly shown in the
stories of The Prodigal Son
and The Good Samaritan.
Both stories showed that
humans are capable of
being kind in whatever
situation they are in. Both
stories revealed that
whether we are dealing with
a family member or a total
stranger, we can always
choose to be kind. Kindness
is a selfless act which does
not ask for anything in return.
The power of kindness can

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 stop to think about whether
he should help him because
of where he was from, or
what group the man
belonged to. He saw that this
man needed help and he felt
compassion.
someone will still care and go a long way, so being kind
help. These people have to whoever we meet must be
total control of their feelings absolute.
and values that even bad
things are happening, they
still choose to be kind.

To know whether it is a synthesis essay, check (✓) the corresponding box that matches
the element.
Elements YES NO
Do I introduce the paragraph with a clear and focused topic sentence?
Do I discuss more than one source in the paragraph?
Do I mention only the most relevant findings, rather than describing every part
of the studies?
Do I discuss the similarities or differences between the sources, rather than
summarizing each source in turn?
Do I put the findings or arguments of the sources in my own words?
Is the paragraph directly relevant to my topic?
Is the conclusion clear and offers a different perspective?

The answer to the questions is YES. If you did tick YES to all the elements, it means
that you are doing good in identifying a synthesis essay or statement. To deepen more your
understanding, answer the following activities. Good luck!

What’s More
Independent Activity 1
Choose Synthesis, Always!
Directions: Choose the ideas accurately describe a good synthesis. Put a check (✓) mark in
your answer sheet to show your answer.

_____ merging multiple perspectives

_____ comparing different theories
_____ summarizing one source after another
_____ incorporating important points from reading
_____ repeating what has been written
_____ expressing one’s opinion
_____ using other people’s idea to develop own idea
_____ aiming to be original
_____ listing important key point

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Independent Assessment 1
Synthesize my Steps!
Directions: Read the following steps in synthesizing pieces of information carefully.
Number the steps from 1-10, then write them on the circles provided
before each statement.
Read the articles or texts.
Write your topic statement or thesis statement.
Summarize each information gathered.
Make an outline out of the topic statement or thesis statement.
Gather various materials from various sources on your topic.
Write your article / essay on your own words.
Highlight the main facts, concepts, and ideas related to your topic in every
material you read.
Proofread your work
Compare the pieces of information by categorizing them according to their
similarities and differences.
Revise and edit your work.

Independent Activity 2
Note Some of My Parts!
Directions: Read the passages and questions carefully. Answer the questions by copying the
sentence number that best responds to the question. Copy the table in a separate
sheet of paper to record your answer.

Passage # 1
What Goes Around Comes Around
by Mayel Anne S. Araneta

1The proverb, “What goes around comes around”, has a powerful effect on
humanity. 2Whatever one says or does, good or bad, will eventually come back. 3This
proverb has been around for centuries for many of the wise, in the religious sense, lived
by these words and truly understand the power of thoughts and actions. 4It can be said
that people's actions will eventually have consequences which they will have to deal with,
even though this may not happen for a long time.
5People usually understand the proverb because at some point, they have

experienced the consequences of their actions as karma. 6Good action is returned to

either in this life or the next. 7A possible example of good karma is a woman who in a past
life selflessly cared for the sick, often sacrificing by placing others above herself. 8In her
current life, she is constantly surprised by the generosity of others. 9Bad karma is the
opposite of good karma and acquired by bad deeds, thoughts and/or words. 10Example is
a man who mistreated his sibling in another life. 11This bad action reaped bad karma, and
he was reincarnated in the same role as his sibling.
12All we say and do define what is going to occur to us in the future. 13All karmic

accounts are carried with the soul into the next life and body.

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Passage # 2

For Every Action, There Is An Equal And Opposite Reaction

by Mayel Anne S. Araneta

1The statement, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” derives
from Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion which means that in every interaction, there is a
pair of forces acting on the two interacting objects. 2The amount of the forces on the first
object amount to the size of the force on the second object.
3Simply put, Newton proposed to describe the laws of physics in the material

universe in a scientific lens—but it also expresses the truth of our spiritual reality.
4We know that physical energy, when applied, will cause a reaction, and that no

force or energy vanishes into nothingness.

5Everyone’s actions have a ripple and boomerang effect in someone’s life. 6This

law states that there is an exchange of power from one form to another.
7When you apply this law to human life it works like this: 8If you do good deeds,

and live your life morally, you will surely live a happy life as an equivalent reaction. 9And
same goes for the opposite reaction.
11So this is not only the law of physics but life.

Now, answer these questions:

Questions Passage # 1 Passage # 2
Which line best shows a phrase that equates to karma?
Which line best explains how karma works?
Which line best shows that everyone experiences karma?
Which line or lines best show examples of karma?
Which line best indicates the field of origin of karma?

Independent Assessment 2
My New Version!
Directions: Read the contents carefully. Paraphrase the following statements. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Original Text Paraphrase
1
The proverb, “What goes around According to Araneta _______________
comes around”, has a powerful effect on ________________________________
humanity. 2Whatever one says or does, ________________________________
good or bad, will eventually come back. ________________________________
3
This proverb has been around for centuries
________________________________
for many of the wise, in the religious sense,
________________________________
lived by these words and truly understand

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 the power of thoughts and actions. 4It can be
said that people's actions will eventually
have consequences which they will have to
deal with, even though this may not happen
for a long time (Araneta).
3
Simply put, Newton proposed it to
describe the laws of physics in the material
universe in a scientific lens—but it also
expresses the truth of our spiritual reality.
4
We know that physical energy,
when applied, will cause a reaction, and that
no force or energy vanishes into
nothingness.
5
Everyone’s actions have a ripple
and boomerang effect in someone’s life.
6
This law states that there is an exchange
of power from one form to another
(Araneta).
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
According to Araneta _______________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________

Independent Activity 3
Compare Everything!
Directions: Using the same passages read, fill in the Venn diagram with the similarities and
differences of the sources in terms of content/topic presented. Use the template
below in answering. Write your answers in complete sentences.

Independent Assessment 3
Up-to-the-minute Edition!
Directions: Put together the pieces of information you gathered from the two (2) texts you
read. Make an analysis of them by completing the table below. Write in the first
column the essential information that you can get from the two texts. In the second
column, write your personal ideas about them, and in the third column, write your
synthesis by combining the ideas gained from column 1 and column 2.

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 Essential Information Personal Ideas Synthesis
Text 1

Text 2

What I Have Learned

Now that you have gone through the lesson and activities, it is time to record your
thoughts and opinions. Answer the questions truthfully in a separate sheet of paper.

• What is your overall thought about the lesson?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

• What is the most important discovery you made while working on this module?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

• How will you apply synthesis in your day-to-day living?

______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do
You did well! Now for the next part of the module, read and analyze the directions
carefully.

Directions: Search any material related to the benefits of kindness. Include two (2) sources
regarding the topic. Fill in the table below with Column # 1: essential information
about the topic, Column # 2: personal ideas and Column # 3: synthesized text.

Essential Information Personal Ideas Synthesis

Text 1

Text 2

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 SYNTHESIS ESSAY RUBRIC
4 3 2 1

Focus/ Main The essay is The essay is The sysnthesis is The synthesis
Point focused, focused on the focused on topic poorly addresses
purposeful, and topic and and includes few topic and includes
reflects clear includes loosely related irrelevant ideas
insight and ideas relevant ideas ideas
Support Persuasively Supports main Supports main Provides little or
supports main point with point with some no support for the
point with well- developed underdeveloped main point
developed reasons and/or reasons and/or
reasons and/or examples examples
examples
Organization Effectively Organizes ideas Some Little or no
& Format organizes ideas to build an organization of organization of
(Paragraphs, to build a logical, argument ideas to build an ideas to build an
Transitions) coherent argument argument
argument
Language Effective and Appropriate use Some use of Little or no use of
Use, creative use of of elements of elements of style. elements of style.
Style & elements of style style. Contains frequent Many errors in
Conventions to enhance Uses correct errors in grammar, grammar,
(Sentence meaning. grammar, spelling, and spelling, and
structure, Uses correct spelling, and punctuation punctuation,
word grammar, spelling, punctuation with makes reader’s
choice, punctuation few errors comprehension
grammar, throughout with difficult
spelling, very few errors
punctuation)

Assessment
You are almost at the end of this module, check your learning from this module by
answering the assessment test below.

A. Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is valid, and
FALSE if otherwise. If false, circle the word or group of words that makes the
statement incorrect. Place your answers on the blanks provided before each
number.
_________ 1. Synthesis is to create new knowledge out of existing knowledge and sources.
_________ 2. Copying is one way to avoid plagiarsim.
_________ 3. Pie chart can be used to distinguish the similarities and differences of varous
sources.
_________ 4. When synthesizing, a new idea emerges.

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_________ 5. Summarizing a text means lengthening the written output.
_________ 6. Direct quotation is copying the idea word-for-word.
_________ 7. Synthesis is making connections by putting things together.
_________ 8. Include complete citations for other’s reference and to avoid plagiarism.
_________ 9. Two or more sources are needed for synthesis.
_________ 10. Outlining is gathering a list of ideas to generate more concepts.

B. Directions: Analyze the following paragraphs. Follow the steps in synthesizing various
sources. Use the rubric to check your work.

“Being generous also makes us feel better about ourselves. Generosity is both a
natural confidence builder and a natural repellant of self-hatred. By focusing on
what we are giving rather than on what we are receiving, we create a more outward
orientation toward the world, which shifts our focus away from ourselves.”
Source: Lisa Firestone (2014)

Passage # 1
Essential Information: _______________________________________________________
Personal Ideas: ____________________________________________________________

“Generosity makes you healthier. When you do something good for another
person, you encourage the release of endorphins (otherwise known as the
“feel good” chemicals) in your body which brings about a “helper’s high” and
helps fight stress. Research has also proven that having a generous attitude
greatly improves one’s immune system, extends a person’s lifespan, and acts
as antidote to pain.”
Source: Joshua Becker (n.d.)

Passage # 2
Essential Information: _______________________________________________________
Personal Ideas: ____________________________________________________________

“Generosity improves your relationship with people. People always enjoy the
company of a generous giver to the company of a selfish hoarder. People are
naturally attracted towards others who have an open heart to share with
others.”
Source: Joshua Becker (n.d.)

Passage # 3
Essential Information: _______________________________________________________
Personal Ideas: ____________________________________________________________

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 Synthesis:

SYNTHESIS ESSAY RUBRIC

5 4 3 2 1

Focus/ The essay is The essay is The sysnthesis The synthesis The
Main Point focused, focused on the is focused on poorly synthesis
purposeful, topic and topic addresses topic failed to be
and reflects includes and includes and includes achieved.
clear insight relevant ideas few irrelevant ideas
and ideas loosely related
ideas
Support Persuasively Supports main Supports main Provides little No support
supports main point with point with some or no support for the main
point with developed underdeveloped for the main point.
well- reasons and/or reasons and/or point
developed examples examples
reasons
and/or
examples

Additional Activities
In applying what you have learned in this module, write a synthesis following the steps
discussed in this module. Focus the content on the importance of doing good to others and
refer to the citations given below. To organize your synthesis/essay, fill in the template below
and follow the rubric given for your guidance and reference.

“When we give to others it activates the areas of the brain associated with
pleasure, social connection and trust.
Altruistic behavior releases endorphins in the brain and boosts happiness
for us as well as the people we help. Studies have shown that giving money away
tends to make people happier than spending it on themselves.”
Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-
others

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 “Helping others is not only good for people and a good thing to do, it also
makes us happier and healthier too. Giving also connects us to others, creating
stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone. And
it’s not all about money – we can also give our time, ideas and energy.”
Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-
others/details

“Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness

with wider community and societal wellbeing. Giving to others helps us connect
with people and meets one of our basic human needs - relatedness.”
Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-
others/details

Essential Information Gathered from the Citations:

Personal Ideas on the Given Topic:

Synthesis:

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 SYNTHESIS ESSAY RUBRIC
4 3 2 1

Focus/ Main The essay is The essay is The sysnthesis is The synthesis
Point focused, focused on the focused on topic poorly addresses
purposeful, and topic and and includes few topic and includes
reflects clear includes loosely related irrelevant ideas
insight and ideas relevant ideas ideas
Support Persuasively Supports main Supports main Provides little or
supports main point with point with some no support for the
point with well- developed underdeveloped main point
developed reasons and/or reasons and/or
reasons and/or examples examples
examples
Organization Effectively Organizes ideas Some Little or no
& Format organizes ideas to build an organization of organization of
(Paragraphs, to build a logical, argument ideas to build an ideas to build an
Transitions) coherent argument argument
argument
Language Effective and Appropriate use Some use of Little or no use of
Use, creative use of of elements of elements of style. elements of style.
Style & elements of style style. Contains frequent Many errors in
Conventions to enhance Uses correct errors in grammar, grammar,
(Sentence meaning. grammar, spelling, and spelling, and
structure, Uses correct spelling, and punctuation punctuation,
word grammar, spelling, punctuation with makes reader’s
choice, punctuation few errors comprehension
grammar, throughout with difficult
spelling, very few errors
punctuation)

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What I Know
1. TRUE 9. FALSE What’s More
2. TRUE 10. TRUE Independent Activity 1
3. FALSE 11. FALSE ✓merging multiple perspective Passage # 2
4. TRUE 12. TRUE ✓comparing different theories Essential Information:
5. FALSE 13. TRUE ✓incorporating the important Generosity makes you healthier.
6. FALSE 14. TRUE points from reading
7. TRUE 15. TRUE ✓using other people's idea to Personal Ideas:
8. TRUE develop own idea Food alone does not help human’s
✓way to be original body.
What’s New
A. Before reading the stories, I Passage # 3
Independent Assessment 1
think that the stories are totally Essential Information:
opposite. Generosity improves your
B. While reading the stories, I relationship with people.
think that there are some parts of
the stories which are similar. Personal Ideas:
C. After reading the stories, I think Being generous does not only
that even though there are mean that you need to be wealthy
differences, the lesson is the to give; time and effort also count.
same.
. Synthesis
Comprehension Questions Answers may vary.
1.
Independent Activity 2
Passage # 1 Passage # 2
1 1
2 1/2/6
5 5
7/8/9/10/11 7/8/9
2. 3 3
Independent Assessment 2
Text 1
According to Araneta, in the
religious sense, anything that we
do and say has consequences.
3. Yes. If I were the father, I would Whether we do good or bad, it will
still accept my son because he is come back to us.
my family no matter what.
4. Yes. I would like to begin the Text 2
change I want to see in this world, According to Araneta, in the
and I want to show that humans scientific sense, things happen
are still capable of doing good because of the things we did in the
even with the bad things past.
happening right now.
5. When someone needs my help, Independent Activity 3
whether a family or not, I would be
kind to that person.
6. Kindness does not see status in
life or race, it is unconditional.
Independent Assessment 3
Answers may vary.
Answer Key
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