36. ABOUT-POINT (Reading, Writing, Discussion)
Description: About-Point is an interactive reading and writing strategy (Morgan, Meeks, Schollaert,
& Paul, 1986) which places intentional stop points within text to remind the reader to think about what is being read.
Application: Use in most subjects during reading, but About-Point can also be used as an exit ticket or questions on the quiz.
Process: Before class meets, select one appropriate length text and predetermine the stop points within the reading selection. When class meets, provide students with the reading and tell them that at the first stop point each student is to complete the following phrase: This section is about ___________________; and the point is___________________________________. Choose three students to share their about statements with the class and facilitate a discussion on which is the strongest. Choose three new students to share their point statements and repeat the process. For the second stop point, direct students to individually complete the phrase again, form pairs, and decide which entries are stronger. For the third stop point, allow a whole class discussion, randomly selecting students to share their about and points. Announce all other stop points and tell them to read the rest of the selection and write their own about-point statements. To extend this protocol, include a reading selection on a test and require students to write an about-point statement.
Description: About-Point is an interactive reading and writing strategy (Morgan, Meeks, Schollaert,
& Paul, 1986) which places intentional stop points within text to remind the reader to think about what is being read.
Application: Use in most subjects during reading, but About-Point can also be used as an exit ticket or questions on the quiz.
Process: Before class meets, select one appropriate length text and predetermine the stop points within the reading selection. When class meets, provide students with the reading and tell them that at the first stop point each student is to complete the following phrase: This section is about ___________________; and the point is___________________________________. Choose three students to share their about statements with the class and facilitate a discussion on which is the strongest. Choose three new students to share their point statements and repeat the process. For the second stop point, direct students to individually complete the phrase again, form pairs, and decide which entries are stronger. For the third stop point, allow a whole class discussion, randomly selecting students to share their about and points. Announce all other stop points and tell them to read the rest of the selection and write their own about-point statements. To extend this protocol, include a reading selection on a test and require students to write an about-point statement.
Reference, and/or for more information
36. About-Point
Morgan, R. F., Meeks, J. W., Schollaert, A., & Paul, J. (1986). Critical reading/thinking skills for the college student. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/about_point.pdf
36. About-Point
Morgan, R. F., Meeks, J. W., Schollaert, A., & Paul, J. (1986). Critical reading/thinking skills for the college student. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/about_point.pdf