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Get the GIST

The word gist is defined as "the main or essential part of a matter."  The GIST strategy (Cunningham, 1982) helps students read expository text and get the main idea.  Students must then convey the gist of what they read in 20 words.  The strategy is can be used with narrative text if students are asked to summarize after each chapter.   

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  1. Name: ___________________________________

  2. Title: ______________________________________

  3. Source: ___________________________________

  4. Read the article or text passage assigned.

  5. Fill in the 5 Ws and H

    Who

     

    What

     

    When

     

    Where

     

    Why

     

    How

     

  6. Write a 20-Word GIST Summary

             
             
             
             

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