Summarizing
Summarizing is the process of restating the meaning of the text in one's own words.
1. Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
This strategy allows students to identify and summarize key elements within a text - this strategy works well with fictional texts as it allows students to identify characters, the conflict, how it was solved and how the story concludes. For students struggling to answer each aspect of the SWBST strategy you might be able to identify comprehension issues that need to be addressed before moving on in the text. 2. Sentence, Phrase, Word This strategy is excellent for use in small groups that can work together to find the main idea or message of text. After reading a text, ask students to find sentence or phrase from the text that is compelling, interesting or meaningful and encompasses the main idea(s) of what was read. Then, ask students to choose or think of a word that captures the reader's attention and the important ideas of the text. By moving from broad summarization to the more specific, it can show student comprehension and interpretation. |
3. First This, Then That
This strategy is simple but effective and has the potential to be used at all levels of learning. This asks students to identify idea's or concepts within a sequential order, as they happen throughout the text. Students start by saying, "first this happened..." and they can provide as much detail as required by the educator; students then follow up by saying "then this..." and fill in remaining ideas and details of the text.
This strategy is simple but effective and has the potential to be used at all levels of learning. This asks students to identify idea's or concepts within a sequential order, as they happen throughout the text. Students start by saying, "first this happened..." and they can provide as much detail as required by the educator; students then follow up by saying "then this..." and fill in remaining ideas and details of the text.