Integrating Sources EAP Worksheets & Activities

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Categorising, Matching, Multiple-choice, Writing Sentences, Paragraph Writing - Speaking Activity: Guided Discussion, Freer Practice - Pair Work In this integrating sources worksheet, students learn how to move beyond 'data dumping' by explaining what numbers mean and linking findings to plausible interpretations using formal academic language. To begin, students read a short introduction about integrating data from sources into academic writing. Students then read two paragraphs and discuss questions with a partner. Next, students mark each sentence as Quantitative Finding (F) or Qualitative Explanation (E). After that, students arrange the sentences from Exercise B into two logical sentence pairs by matching each quantitative finding with its qualitative explanation. Students then underline the most logical explanation for each piece of quantitative data. Following that, students read the quantitative findings and discuss possible explanations with a partner. Next, students choose two of the findings and write a short academic explanation for each one. Students then read the source table and write a four to five-sentence paragraph that links both sources together and includes two explanations using formal academic language. Finally, students check their paragraph using a checklist and make any necessary changes. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Matching, Writing and Rewriting Sentences In this integrating sources worksheet, students explore two common citation patterns and learn how to blend information from multiple sources so their academic writing sounds more concise and appropriately formal. Students begin by reading two texts and discussing questions with a partner. Next, students identify the citation type in each sentence, marking each one as an end-of-sentence citation cluster or a split citation. After that, students discuss questions about when each citation style is used. Students then match each sentence with the error it contains. Following that, students rewrite the sentences to correct the errors, combining ideas into one sentence using an end-of-sentence citation cluster. Finally, students combine three source notes into one academic sentence using an end-of-sentence citation cluster. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Matching, Table Completion, Short-answer Questions, Sentence Writing, Paragraph Writing In this integrating-sources worksheet, students learn to combine ideas from three short texts to write a clear working definition with a citation and use it to start a short academic-style introduction. Students begin by reading a reference sheet and three source texts and underlining the key term, the category, two key features, and one limit or condition in each source. Students then complete a table with two key features and the limit or condition for each source. After that, students answer questions using their table. Following that, students write a one-sentence working definition and add an end-of-sentence citation for the source(s) they used. Next, students read the introduction about microlearning and then match each sentence to its function. Finally, students write a three-sentence introduction using their working definition. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Activity - Reading, Writing and Speaking: Identifying, Matching, Summary Writing, Ordering, Paragraph Writing, Guided Discussion, Freer Practice - Pair Work In this integrating-sources activity, students identify the key point in each short text, summarise it in their own words, and combine the ideas into a single well-structured paragraph with accurate in-text citations. First, in pairs, students read source texts carefully and highlight the sentence that best shows the main point in each source. Students then discuss questions with their partner. After that, students match each source text to its main purpose. Next, pairs write one sentence to summarise each source on its corresponding card and include an in-text citation in the form (Author, Year). Following that, pairs put their cards in order to create the most logical paragraph structure. Finally, pairs write a full paragraph on a paragraph card, using linking words and ideas from all four sources. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: True or False, Identifying, Matching, Table Completion, Writing Sentences, Paragraph Writing - Speaking Activity: Guided Discussion, Freer Practice - Pair Work In this integrating sources worksheet, students evaluate research-style extracts about multitasking, compare the strengths and limitations of different methods, and write a short academic paragraph using evidence from two extracts. First, students mark sentences as True or False, and then correct the false ones. Students then read extracts and write the research method used for each one. Next, students discuss one strength and one limitation of each research method with a partner. After that, students match each sentence to the comparison function it performs. Students then look at the extracts again and discuss questions with their partner. Following that, students complete a table with their ideas of strengths and limitations of each research method. Next, students write two sentences comparing two extracts from Exercise B. Finally, students use their sentences to write a short paragraph explaining what the two extracts do and do not show about multitasking and performance. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Binary Choice, Unscrambling, Rewriting Sentences, Rewriting a Paragraph, Peer Feedback - Pair Work In this productive integrating sources worksheet, students practice identifying and using narrative and parenthetical citations and correcting citation errors in a short synthesis paragraph. First, students read a short introduction about narrative and parenthetical citation forms. Students then read sentences with citations and identify each one as 'Narrative' or 'Parenthetical'. Next, students put words in the correct order to make sentences with citations. After that, students rewrite sentences to include a correct citation, using two narrative and two parenthetical forms in total. Following that, students read a synthesis paragraph and underline five citation problems. Students then rewrite the synthesis paragraph using correct citations and both narrative and parenthetical forms. Finally, students swap worksheets and complete a checklist to give each other feedback, discussing any issues and making corrections if needed. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Matching, Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Table Completion, Paragraph Writing In this free integrating sources worksheet, students explore how source information can be combined into a clear argument before writing a short Claim-Evidence-Reasoning paragraph of their own. First, students read two paragraphs and answer questions with a partner. Students then read Paragraph Two again and underline the claim, evidence and reasoning. Next, students match each part of a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning paragraph to its function. After that, students complete reasoning sentences by choosing the most effective ending. Students then read sources about background audio and concentration and answer questions about them. Following that, students complete a table using the sources and their ideas from Exercise F. Finally, students write a three to four-sentence paragraph using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning structure that integrates two sources from Exercise E. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Categorising, Matching, Table Completion, Sentence Completion, Paragraph Writing, Peer Feedback - Speaking Activity: Guided Discussion - Pair Work In this integrating sources worksheet, students practice identifying shared themes in two short texts and using evidence to write a clear synthesis paragraph with basic in-text citations. To begin, students read two source extracts and underline three reasons why students choose cafés as study spaces. Students then complete a table with the ideas from each source. Next, in pairs, students discuss which ideas from the sources are similar and what the shared categories could be. After that, students match similar ideas with the shared categories. Students then choose two shared categories from Exercise D and write them in a table alongside a short phrase from each source that supports it. Following that, students complete synthesis sentences using their ideas from Exercises D and E. Next, students use their answers to write a five to six-sentence synthesis paragraph. Finally, students swap worksheets with a partner and complete a feedback checklist. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Gap-fill, Rewriting Sentences, Table Completion, Paragraph Writing In this comprehensive synthesising sources worksheet, students practice selecting and grouping key ideas from multiple sources and then writing a short synthesis paragraph with linking words and citations. First, students read a synthesising reference sheet. Students then read two versions of synthesis sentences and discuss three questions with a partner. Next, students complete sentences with appropriate linking words from a box. After that, students rewrite notes into one or two synthesis sentences, using an appropriate linking word and citing both sources. Students then read a research question and three sources and underline any points that directly relate to the research question. Following that, students tick three headings that best organise the underlined information. Next, students write their three selected headings in a table and complete it with notes from the sources. Finally, students use their notes to write a three to four-sentence synthesis paragraph, including information from all three headings. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Categorising, Matching, Unscrambling, Binary Choice, Writing Sentences, Writing Direct Quotes In this comprehensive integrating sources worksheet, students practice integrating short quotations by building complete 'quote sandwiches' that include an argument, an embedded quotation and an analytical explanation. First, students read a short introduction and an example quote sandwich and discuss questions with a partner. Next, students identify each sentence as an 'Embedded Quote' or 'Dropped Quote'. After that, students match each sentence to its correct ending to create complete quote frames. Students then reorder words to make sentences. Following that, students read each embedded quote and choose the more effective explanation, discussing their reasoning with a partner. Next, students read each argument and embedded quote and then write an explanation sentence showing what the quote demonstrates. Finally, students choose two quotes from a table and write a three-sentence quote sandwich for each one. show less

EAP Integrating Sources Worksheet - Reading and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Categorising, Paragraph Writing In this useful synthesising sources worksheet, students practice writing a short synthesis paragraph about two texts in their own words, using compare and contrast linkers and simple citations. First, students read two texts and underline the main ideas. Students then read a short text about synthesising sources on the worksheet and review compare and contrast linkers, sentence starters and guidelines for citations. Next, students make notes in a table on the main ideas of each text. After that, students put the source texts sheet face down so that they only see their notes. Finally, students use their notes to write a three- to four-sentence synthesis paragraph that includes at least one similarity and one difference, uses appropriate compare and contrast linkers, and cites both sources in their own words. show less