Synthesizing - Haut Gap Middle School

Synthesizing
Paired Texts: “Stuttering Doesn’t Hold Me Back” and
“The Incredible Power of Speech,” pages 18-21
April 2015
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Synthesizing
Directions: To synthesize means to combine information from two or more sources to form an idea or opinion. Answer
the questions below to synthesize information from “Stuttering Doesn’t Hold Me Back” and “The Incredible Power of
Speech.” Then check the box that shows where you found the information. In some cases, you will check both boxes.
You can use your answers to help you respond to the writing prompt on page 21.
Question
Source
Answer
(Check one or both)
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
How is human communication
different from that of other
animals?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
What makes the act of talking
complex?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
What are some of the
characteristics of stuttering?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
In what ways are people who
stutter often misunderstood?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
What is being done to help
those who stutter?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
❑ “ Stuttering Doesn’t Hold
How can kids be helpful to
peers who stutter?
Me Back”
❑ “ The Incredible Power of
Speech”
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