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Which element of the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" strategy focuses on identifying the central conflict or obstacle faced by the main character?
Which element of the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" strategy focuses on identifying the central conflict or obstacle faced by the main character?
- Wanted
- Somebody
- Then
- But (correct)
A student uses direct sentences from the original text in their summary. Which guideline for effective summarizing has the student most clearly violated?
A student uses direct sentences from the original text in their summary. Which guideline for effective summarizing has the student most clearly violated?
- Check for understanding
- Keep it concise
- Identify the main character
- Use their own words (correct)
When checking a summary for understanding, which question helps ensure the summary accurately reflects the narrative's core message?
When checking a summary for understanding, which question helps ensure the summary accurately reflects the narrative's core message?
- Does it mention all the characters?
- Does it include the main idea of the story? (correct)
- Does it use sophisticated vocabulary?
- Does it list every event in order?
In the "Charlotte's Web" example, Charlotte spinning words into her web to save Wilbur falls under which element of the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" summary strategy?
In the "Charlotte's Web" example, Charlotte spinning words into her web to save Wilbur falls under which element of the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" summary strategy?
A student writes a summary that includes every minor detail of the story but fails to mention the main character's ultimate goal. What key aspect of effective summarizing has the student missed?
A student writes a summary that includes every minor detail of the story but fails to mention the main character's ultimate goal. What key aspect of effective summarizing has the student missed?
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Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then (SWBST)
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then (SWBST)
A strategy for structuring summaries focusing on the main character's desires, conflicts, actions, and resolution.
Concise Summary
Concise Summary
Keep summaries short and focused on the most important information.
Use Own Words
Use Own Words
Students should restate the story using their own language.
Check for Understanding
Check for Understanding
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"Charlotte's Web" Summary
"Charlotte's Web" Summary
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Study Notes
- Summarization strategies for literary texts are useful for 5th grade
"Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" Strategy
- Helps students structure summaries
- Somebody: Identifies the main character
- Wanted: Describes what the character desired
- But: Explains the problem the character faced
- So: Details how the problem was addressed
- Then: States the resolution of the story
Key aspects of summarization
- Summaries should be concise and focused on the most important details
- Students should restate the story in their own words
- After writing a summary, check for understanding by ensuring it:
- Includes the main idea of the story
- Makes sense
- Is brief but complete
Example
- "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is used as an example
"Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" applied to "Charlotte's Web"
- Somebody: Wilbur, a young pig
- Wanted: To avoid being slaughtered and find friendship
- But: Wilbur was small and weak, and the farmer planned to kill him
- So: Charlotte, a wise spider, spun words into her web to make Wilbur seem special
- Then: Wilbur was saved, but Charlotte passed away, leaving her babies behind
Concise Summary of "Charlotte's Web"
- Wilbur, a runt pig, fears for his life until Charlotte, a kind spider, uses her web to make him famous
- Her plan works, and Wilbur is saved
- Though Charlotte dies, her children carry on her memory
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Use 'Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then' (SWBST) to summarize stories. SWBST identifies the main character, their desires, the problem they face, how they address it, and the resolution. Summaries should be concise and focus on essential details.
