Summarization in Any Subject: 60 Innovative, Tech-Infused Strategies for Deeper Student Learning

414 Pages·2018·2.415 MB·English

by  Rick Wormeli

Summarization in Any Subject

60 Innovative, Tech-Infused Strategies for Deeper
Student Learning, 2nd Edition

Rick Wormeli with Dedra Stafford
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Making the Case for Summarization
Chapter 2. Summarizing Savvy
Chapter 3. Nine Quick Summarization Strategies
Chapter 4. Sixty Summarization Strategies
Conclusion
Appendix A. Sample Texts for Summarization
Appendix B. Summarization Practice Activities
Bibliography
Related ASCD Resources
About the Authors
Copyright

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Preface

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Special Note to Educators: Making This Summarization Book
Your Own
This book was created as a resource for you to refer to as needed.
Feel free to use the wide margins to make notes, write ideas, and
summarize as you see fit. The website suggestions, videos, online
documents, and QR codes throughout the book are provided for
immediate access while reading.
As the 21st century is ever-changing, the QR codes are
dynamic, not static. As websites shut down and new ones pop up,
the QR codes will point to the new resources whenever possible—so
be sure to check the QR codes occasionally for any changes.
All of the documents created to help implement the strategies
can be modified to fit your classroom needs.
Please feel free to contact the authors via e-mail or Twitter with
new resources and ideas for summarization. You can reach Rick
Wormeli via e-mail at [email protected] and via
Twitter @rickwormeli2 , and Dedra Stafford may be reached via e-
mail at [email protected] and via Twitter @dedrasedu.

Acknowledgments

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Special thanks to my English and reading teacher colleagues and to
writer mentors who, through multiple discussions in person and via
e-mail, helped me carve out a vision for this book. I'd also like to
thank my students, who put up with our many experiments in
summary writing, knowingly or not. I am also indebted to the writers
and speakers who make cognitive theory accessible and compelling
to teachers, who often don't have the time to do the research
necessary to keep up with all we're discovering about how humans
learn. These individuals have inspired hope and given us the tools to
teach: Art Costa, David Sousa, Eric Jensen, Robin Fogarty, Richard
Cash, Jeff Wilhelm, Kylene Beers, Bob Probst, Marilee Sprenger,
Pat Wolfe, Joseph Renzulli, Robert Marzano, Steven Pinker, Spence
Rogers, Robert Sylwester, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Thomas Armstrong,
Debbie Silver, Renate and Geoffrey Caine, Jim Grant, Marian
Diamond, Howard Gardner, David Hyerle, Richard Strong, Harvey
Silver, Matthew Perini, and Gregory Tuculescu.
Powerful, penultimate thanks go to my coauthor, Dedra Stafford,
the Wonder Woman of not only the education tech world but also of
cultivating student self-efficacy, facilitating differentiation, keeping
life's balance and so much more. If she's doing a presentation within
100 miles (161 km) of your school or home, stop what you're doing
and go hear her; you'll thank me later. I'm a lucky educator to call her
my friend and professional collaborator.
As always, my greatest thanks go to my wife, Kelly, and
children, Ryan and Lynn, who show me what's important in life every
day. —Rick Wormeli
I am honored to have this opportunity to collaborate and write with
one of my educational heroes and mentors, the Rick Wormeli. This
project has been a wonderful learning opportunity and an absolute
joy. Rick, thank you for always inspiring me to be a better teacher,
consultant, writer, speaker, and human.
Thank you to all the teachers and leaders who helped me grow
as an educator throughout my career. Ralph Smith, my first
administrator, you always encouraged me to grow, learn, and take
risks even if it meant I might fail or fly. Thank you. And a special
heartfelt thank you to my support system, Kathy Blackwell, Renee
Boatman, and Debbie Silver: your feedback, input, and support in
teaching, presenting, and life have been a constant that is nothing
short of a blessing, "YA-YA."
To my family, never-ending gratitude: my loving husband, Todd;
our boys, Tyler and Tanner; my bonus children, Caroline, Jessie, and
Josh; and my three granddaughters, Addalyn, Natalie, and Lexi. You
bring me love and happiness that feed my soul. You have sacrificed
so much in supporting my passion for students, education, and
speaking, and you have never stopped cheering me on. Thank you.
—Dedra Stafford