English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Combining information from texts
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably, combining and comparing what each source contributes
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — analysing how authors structure texts, comparing different perspectives, understanding themes and literary devices, and integrating information from multiple sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Read two informational texts on the same topic and identify information that appears in both, information unique to each, and any contradictions between them
- Combine key details from two sources into a coherent summary or short report that draws on both texts
- Explain how reading a second text on the same topic added to, confirmed, or challenged understanding gained from the first text
Assessment prompt
If Combining information from texts is researching a topic using two different books or articles, can they combine the information they've gathered from both to talk or write about the subject more fully than either source alone?
Standards alignment
RI.4.9US · ccss-ela
RI.4.9
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4