97 Till - Gist 🆕 Direct

Encourages readers to connect new data to prior knowledge ("schemata") to form a unified mental image.

Pre-divide text for students to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed by long passages. 97 Till - Gist

Divide the text into manageable sections (paragraphs or logical "chunks"). Encourages readers to connect new data to prior

Write a one-sentence summary for the section using your own words. Write a one-sentence summary for the section using

Underline or highlight only 2–3 key points or words per section.

The final statement must be exactly (or no more than) 20 words. 💡 Why It Works

The strategy—formally known as "Generating Interactions between Schemata and Texts"—is a high-impact literacy technique designed to help readers synthesize complex information into concise summaries. By limiting summaries to exactly 20 words , it forces the reader to distinguish between essential "who/what" details and secondary trivia. 📝 Core Mechanics of the GIST Strategy