Much like Twitter and Facebook, it took me a while to really
"get" Pinterest. Like any
other social media, it's hard to know where to start. You're not sure what you want to share, and
you're not sure who to follow. Then I
heard it was great for teachers. I
started following a few teachers from TPT, and suddenly it all made sense! Photos of classroom decor, products aligned
to the Common Core, funny "vent about how draining teaching can be"
sentiments, and anchor charts that I just have to duplicate for my own
students. I'm hooked.
What a fantastic way to teach summarizing! I remember when I was a kid, I would write 5
pages about a book I'd read. I KNEW I
was writing too much, I knew I was making more work for myself than I needed
to, but when my teacher told me, "Write only the important
information," I could not distinguish what was unimportant. The events in my favorite books were sewn
together into a complex tapestry and if you removed a bunch of the threads,
well, you get the idea. Focusing on
answering these 5 questions just makes so much more sense.
The other thing I love about it is the combination of
simplicity and complexity. Just 5 words
to memorize, plus an explanation of each for kids who need it. Post Its that allow for students who might be
stuck on the "wanted" but know the "but" (problem) can fill
in what they know instead of waiting to write that part until they figure out
the part above. That's how
juvenille-writer's-block sets in. Yes, I
expect that this poster is going to get a lot of miles on it. I'd better laminate it on Monday!
[Edit] I've gotten a number of requests from readers who would like a copy of this poster. I'm unable to post a product for it in my TPT store since the fonts I used are not permissible for commercial use. I've decided instead to put a copy of this summary poster in my Google Drive. Thanks for the feedback, everyone! It's awesome to know how many people like my design. :)





Do you have a file that I can download to make my own poster? I love yours
ReplyDeleteI don't have it listed for sale on TPT because the fonts I used are not licensed for commercial use. However I can Email a pdf to you if you give me your address. :)
DeleteCan you email me the pdf file for the summary post? I have seen most of the ones on pinterest but I like yours the best. I'm not good at trying to make these yet with the different fonts. Thanks. email wyliemj52@hotmail.com Thanks.
DeleteI love your summary poster. Would you please email the pdf to me. tyrese6332@yahoo.com? Thank you! If you ever sell it I would gladly pay for it!
ReplyDeleteCan you email me the pdf please??!! princessj400@yahoo.com THANK YOU :)
ReplyDeleteI'll Email you both the poster when I get my computer back next week (I'm on my tablet for now). :) Glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great that you are willing to share your great work with others. I would love a copy of the pdf as well. curleym@fcsuvt.org
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I've sent copies to everyone above who provided their Email address. I hope your students are able to summarize better using this resource! :)
ReplyDeleteMay I have a copy too? anguilla06@gmail.com Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteIf possible could I also get a copy?! I would love this for my classroom!! rockey26@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteHi Amber-this is great! Could you also send me a copy? I have great graphic organizers that I use for this concept & this would save time putting together an anchor chart.
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Thank you
Susan
I would love to get a copy - the fonts are just so cool! It puts my handwritten poster to shame ;) Thank you! bbermingham@trschools.org
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this. I am so excited to use this next year. Thanks lwheeler@stjudefw.org
ReplyDeleteCan you send me a copy. Aabelisle9917@gmail.com
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