Keywords And Main Points

Worksheet Description

The “Gathering New Information” worksheet is a structured document that aids students in synthesizing and analyzing content from a text. At the top, there is a space to note the topic and the name of the text being studied. The worksheet is divided into sections for students to list key words, words that need to be defined, the main points of the text, and any questions they have. This format is designed to help students focus on the essential vocabulary and concepts, and to actively engage with the material by noting down their queries.

The worksheet aims to teach students essential reading comprehension skills, such as identifying and understanding key vocabulary and summarizing main ideas. By separating the key words and definitions, it encourages students to deepen their vocabulary knowledge and comprehension. The section for main points guides them to distill information to its most important elements, enhancing their summarization skills. Lastly, by prompting students to write down their questions, the worksheet fosters critical thinking and active engagement with the text.