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Retelling & The Big Idea. Going beyond the summary. Reading Strategy #1: Retelling with Thought Prompts. Pinpoint the important summary events Make connections between them Find a common theme – the Big Ideas— think about what you learned from your reading
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Retelling & The Big Idea Going beyond the summary
Reading Strategy #1: Retelling with Thought Prompts • Pinpoint the important summary events • Make connections between them • Find a common theme – the Big Ideas—think about what you learned from your reading • Use Thought Prompts to explain your ideas • Avoid pure summary; use your summary points to help you get to the big ideas • Go beyond the words in the text
Model: The 13th WinterSummary Points • Sam: Narrator • Learning disability: dyscalculia • Kindergarten: proud of herself • One of the smartest kids in class • Loves her teacher – wants approval
Model: Retelling with Th0ught Prompts • This memoir is about a girl named Sam who struggled with a learning disability, but seemed to overcome her issues. She recalls times in her life when she felt confident, and times when she felt insecure. This demonstrates that Sam is able to think deeply about her past, and realize how her past has shaped her future. One thing I notice is that Sam once felt proud of being smart, but her disability holds her back in life.
Double Entry Journal What the text says – What I say
