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E10 M - Present information from different sources

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E10 M - Present information from different sources

Mini-description: Connect selected information from several sources, turn it into a short presentation of your own, and document where your information comes from.

Level: English as a first foreign language, Year 10, Baden-Württemberg, M-Niveau, B1-oriented.

Start with the media. Watch part of the video and look at the presentation image. Do not translate everything. Ask yourself:

What is the main message?
Which details seem important?
Which information would you check in another source?
How could you explain the key point in your own words?

I can ...

At the end of this aiMOOC, you can say:

I can find the main ideas in several English sources.
I can compare information and notice agreement, differences and gaps.
I can check author, date, purpose and evidence before I use a source.
I can paraphrase instead of copying.
I can combine information from different sources into one clear message.
I can name my sources in a presentation and in a short source list.
I can present for a few minutes, answer questions and react spontaneously.
I can improve my work after feedback.

What you already know

You already know how to identify a topic, find key information, take notes and give a short presentation. In this course, the challenge is different: do not present Source A, then Source B, then Source C. Connect the information.

Think: What do the sources say together?

The core skill: from sources to your own message

A good short presentation is not a collection of copied facts. You select information for a purpose and an audience.

Simple workflow:

Understand: What does each source actually say?
Select: Which points answer your question?
Compare: Where do sources agree or differ?
Check: Who created the information, when and why?
Connect: Build one line of argument across the sources.
Present: Use your own wording and show where the information came from.
Revise: Improve content, clarity and source use after feedback.

Source check: A-D-P-E + cross-check

Before you use a claim, ask four short questions:

Author: Who is responsible for the information?
Date: Is it recent enough for your purpose?
Purpose: Is the source trying to inform, explain, sell, entertain or persuade?
Evidence: What supports the claim?
Cross-check: Can an independent second source confirm the important point?

A source is not simply “good” or “bad”. Ask: Is it useful and reliable enough for this purpose?

Listening and Viewing

Watch the TED-Ed video first. Listen for the main idea before you focus on details.

While viewing:

Note three key ideas in English.
Mark one idea you would verify.
Write one sentence beginning with “The video suggests that ...”.
Find a second source that can support, qualify or challenge the point.

Then compare with this introduction to media literacy:

Three-source challenge: Use the two videos and the fact-checking image above. Write three sentences: one shared idea, one difference in focus and one practical conclusion.

Reading: synthesis instead of source-by-source summary

Read this short model.

Question: How can students make a source-based presentation more trustworthy?

Source A explains that information should be checked before it is shared. Source B focuses on media literacy and asks who created a message and why. A visual fact-checking guide adds practical checking steps. Taken together, the sources suggest that trustworthy presentations need both careful source selection and transparent source use. The sources do not all have the same purpose, so their information should not be treated as identical.

Notice the structure:

shared idea
useful difference
combined conclusion
clear source reference

This is synthesis.

Context vocabulary

English	Meaning in context	Useful phrase
source	where information comes from	according to the source
evidence	information that supports a claim	the evidence shows
reliable	dependable for a specific purpose	this source seems reliable because
claim	a statement that needs support	the author claims that
to paraphrase	to express an idea in your own words	in other words
to cite	to show where information comes from	source: author or organisation, year
to compare	to identify similarities and differences	both sources agree that
to contrast	to show a difference	however, source B
to suggest	to present an idea with some caution	the data suggests that
audience	the people you communicate with	for this audience

Pronunciation for clear communication

Aim for intelligibility, not accent-free English.

Practice these chunks aloud:

According to SOURCE A ...
Both sources AGREE that ...
HOWEVER, Source B adds ...
The EVIDENCE suggests ...
Taken TOGETHER, the sources ...

Speak in sense groups. Pause between ideas instead of speaking faster.

Useful language for synthesis

Adding information: “Source B also shows ...”

Connecting agreement: “Both sources agree that ...”

Showing contrast: “However, Source C presents a different view.”

Evaluating use: “This source is useful for my question because ...”

Showing limits: “One limitation is that ...”

Careful claims: “The results may suggest ...” / “This could mean ...”

Conclusion: “Taken together, the sources suggest ...”

Spontaneous response: “That is a useful question. Based on the sources, I would say ...”

Functional grammar

Use grammar to make source relationships clear.

Function	Pattern	Example
report information	source + says / explains / reports + that	The report explains that the problem is increasing.
compare	both ... and ...	Both the article and the video mention source checking.
contrast	while / however	The article focuses on evidence, while the video focuses on media habits.
show caution	may / might / could / suggests	The result may depend on the group studied.
refer to evidence	according to + source	According to the report, the change began earlier.

Do not change every sentence into complex grammar. Clear links between ideas matter more.

Build a short presentation

Practice product: a 3–4 minute presentation with about 3–5 simple slides.

A useful structure is:

Question: What do you want to find out?
Key point 1: combine information from at least two sources.
Key point 2: add a difference, limitation or new angle.
Conclusion: answer your question.
Sources: show where your information and media came from.

Source log

Keep a short record while you work.

Source	Author or organisation	Date	Key idea used	Why useful?	Link / access date	Media licence if needed
A
B
C

For images, check the licence and attribution information. Do not assume that everything found online can be reused.

Speaking: present and react

Give your mini-presentation with keyword notes, not a full script.

Afterwards, a partner asks two spontaneous questions:

“Which source was most useful for your question, and why?”
“Did any sources disagree?”
“What would you still need to check?”
“How did you decide what to leave out?”

The goal is a clear answer linked to evidence, not a memorised sentence.

Writing: a synthesis paragraph

Write about 120–160 words on one question.

Your paragraph should:

answer the question
use information from at least two sources
connect the sources instead of listing them
paraphrase
include short source references
end with your own evidence-based conclusion

Model frame:

“Source A explains that ... . Source B supports this point by ... . However, ... . This difference may be caused by ... . Taken together, the sources suggest ... .”

Use the frame only if you need it. On M-Niveau, try to move beyond it.

Mediation: purpose before translation

A German-speaking school group wants a one-minute briefing based on two English sources.

Your task: Explain only the information the group needs for its decision. Do not translate line by line. Select, reorganise and explain.

Ask:

Who needs the information?
What is the purpose?
Which details are relevant?
Which English terms need a short explanation?

Feedback and revision

Use this compact peer-feedback check.

Check	Yes	Revise
The main question is clear.
Information from different sources is connected.
Important claims have a source.
Wording is mostly the speaker's or writer's own.
Differences or limitations are mentioned where relevant.
The presentation is understandable and well paced.

Give one specific comment: “One strong point is ...” and “One change that would make the message clearer is ...”

Error analysis

Weak version:

“Source A says X. Source B says Y. Source C says Z.”

This is a list, not yet a synthesis.

Improved version:

“Sources A and B agree that X is important, while Source C adds Y. Taken together, the sources suggest Z.”

AI and source work

AI-generated information is not automatically verified information.

Check factual claims against identifiable original or authoritative sources.
Keep your own notes, wording and revisions.
Follow your teacher's rules for documenting AI support.
Do not send personal data, private recordings or real applications to external AI services for this course.
If you create a profile, CV or application for practice, use only fictional data.

Privacy and media use

Recordings are voluntary and private unless you explicitly choose another arrangement with your teacher. No public upload is needed for this course.

When you use online media, check creator, licence and source. Wikimedia Commons files usually provide licence information on their file page.

Current Baden-Württemberg exam connection

Checked on 2 October 2026. For the Realschulabschlussprüfung 2027, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry currently lists the communication examination in the compulsory foreign language for 22 February to 2 March 2027 and the written English examination for 3 May 2027.

The official communication-exam criteria for 2026/27 contain three parts: monologic speaking, dialogic speaking and mediation. The examination is about 15 minutes per student, with the three parts weighted approximately equally. The monologic part is based on a self-prepared focus topic; coherent free speaking, keyword notes and brief follow-up questions are part of the format.

This aiMOOC trains related competences, but it is not a copy of an examination task. Always check the current official information before an examination because dates and rules can change.

Official sources:

Curriculum connection

The Baden-Württemberg curriculum for English in Year 10 expects learners on M-Niveau to work with longer didactic and simple authentic texts, use notes from what they read, hear and see, relate information across media, use information from the internet and other English-language sources for a task, assess source reliability increasingly independently and respect copyright.

That is the core of this course: understand → select → connect → communicate → revise → transfer.

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

What does synthesis mean in a source-based presentation? (Connecting relevant ideas from several sources into one own message) (!Reading every source aloud) (!Using only the longest source) (!Translating every sentence)

What should you check before using an important claim? (Author date purpose and evidence) (!Only the colour of the website) (!Only the length of the text) (!Only whether the source agrees with you)

Which phrase clearly attributes information to a source? (According to Source A) (!I just know that) (!Everybody says) (!It is obviously true)

What is paraphrasing? (Expressing an idea in your own wording while keeping its meaning) (!Copying a sentence without naming the source) (!Changing only one word in a copied sentence) (!Removing the source reference)

What is a useful cross-check? (Comparing an important claim with an independent second source) (!Reading the same sentence twice) (!Using three pages that copy the same original post) (!Choosing the first search result only)

What should you do before reusing an online image? (Check its licence and attribution information) (!Assume every image is free) (!Delete the creator's name) (!Use it without a source)

What is the main function of however? (To show contrast) (!To introduce a source title) (!To show a date) (!To finish a citation)

What is mediation in this course? (Selecting and conveying relevant information for a purpose and audience) (!Translating every word) (!Reading the English source faster) (!Replacing all details with personal opinion)

What should revision after feedback improve first? (Clarity content and source use) (!A fake accent) (!The number of animations) (!The length of every sentence)

How should AI-generated factual information be treated? (Verify it with identifiable reliable sources) (!Accept it automatically) (!Use it without checking) (!Replace your own work with it)

Memory

Synthesis	Connects ideas from several sources
Paraphrase	Expresses an idea in your own words
Citation	Shows where information comes from
Evidence	Supports a claim
Cross-check	Compares a claim with an independent source
Audience	The people a message is designed for

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Funktion
According to Source A	Attribute information
Both sources agree	Connect agreement
However Source B adds	Show contrast
This source is useful because	Evaluate usefulness
Taken together the sources suggest	Form a synthesis conclusion

Kreuzworträtsel

Evidence	What supports a claim?
Audience	Who receives your message?
Paraphrase	What means expressing an idea in your own wording?
Citation	What shows where information comes from?
Reliable	Which adjective means dependable for a purpose?
Synthesis	What connects information from several sources into one message?

LearningApps

Lückentext

A good presentation connects information through

. Before using an important claim, check whether the source is

. When you restate an idea in your own words, you

. A short source reference is a

. Your selection of information should fit the

. A claim becomes stronger when it is supported by

. The linker

introduces a contrast. In

, you select information for a specific purpose instead of translating everything. After feedback, you should

your work. An independent second source can be used to

an important claim.

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

Source check: Choose one English webpage and complete the A-D-P-E check in five short notes.
Paraphrase: Select two factual sentences from a suitable English source and rewrite each idea in your own English.
Visual source: Choose one freely licensed Commons image and explain what information it adds to a presentation.
Private rehearsal: Give a voluntary 60-second private talk using “According to ...”, “However ...” and “Taken together ...”. No upload is required.

Standard

Three-source mini-presentation: Answer one clear question with three suitable sources and present the synthesis in 3–4 minutes.
Reading and viewing comparison: Compare an English article with a short educational video. Identify one shared point and one difference in focus.
Purpose-based mediation: Give a German school group a one-minute German briefing based on two English sources. Select only relevant information.
Feedback and revision: Exchange a source-based paragraph with a partner, give two precise comments and submit a revised version.

Schwer

Conflicting claims: Find two sources that present different evidence or interpretations. Explain the difference without forcing a false agreement.
Evidence to visual: Create a simple infographic from verified information and give a short English explanation with full source notes.
Source-led report: Write a 180–220 word report that combines at least three sources and marks uncertainty where necessary.
Live response: After a mini-presentation, answer spontaneous questions and negotiate which evidence should be kept for a final class presentation.

Lernkontrolle

Transfer to a new topic: You receive three unfamiliar sources. Build a two-minute explanation that combines them instead of summarising them one by one.
Change the audience: Present the same evidence first for classmates and then as a short briefing for a school committee. Explain what you changed and why.
Handle disagreement: Two sources disagree. Identify whether the difference may come from date, method, purpose or context and explain what can still be concluded.
Repair source use: Rewrite a paragraph that copies too closely from a source. Keep the meaning, improve the synthesis and preserve the citation.
Evaluate usefulness: Compare a video, an infographic and a written source for one question. Explain what each medium can contribute and where its limits are.
Respond under pressure: Answer two follow-up questions without a script and refer to evidence rather than personal certainty.

Lernnachweis

A suitable learning record contains:

a clear presentation question
a source log with at least three sources
notes showing selection and comparison of information
a 3–4 minute source-based presentation or equivalent live classroom performance
a 120–160 word synthesis paragraph
correct source references for information and media
one documented feedback point and a visible revision
a short Can-do self-assessment
optional private rehearsal recordings only; no public upload is required

Can-do-Check

I can ...	Yes	Almost	Not yet
identify main ideas in several English sources
compare agreement and differences
check author date purpose and evidence
paraphrase and cite
combine sources into one clear message
present and answer follow-up questions
mediate information for a purpose
revise after feedback

Transfer

Use the same workflow beyond this course:

a science presentation with article, chart and video
a history topic with text, image and primary source
a school project proposal with survey data and official information
a fictional careers task comparing an occupation profile, a company description and training information without using real personal application data

The skill stays the same: select → verify → connect → communicate → document.

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