As I Was Reading

Worksheet Description

This Gathering Information worksheet is a resource designed for students to document new knowledge acquired from reading. The sheet has space for the student to list ten new things they learned while reading about a specific topic, which is noted at the top of the page. Below the list, there are boxes where students can categorize the new information. The instruction suggests that students will later transfer these pieces of information into the correct categories on a separate page, adding an organizational component to the task.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students to identify and articulate new information they encounter while reading. It encourages active reading and comprehension by prompting students to reflect on and list what they have learned. The categorization aspect of the worksheet helps students practice sorting information, a skill that enhances their ability to organize and retain knowledge. By doing this activity, students develop a more structured approach to learning and summarizing reading materials.