10/23/2014
Text mapping strategyTeachers, have you done text mapping with your students? This strategy can definitely help students comprehend what they are reading.
Things you will need for text mapping
Students will use a blue pen to circle the topic of the text. Then they will use a red pen to underline the author’s claim. Next, the students will take a green pen to underline supporting detail sentences. Finally, they will use a black pen to write their explanations and transition words or phrases. After the student are finished mapping the text, they have to use that information to develop an outline. This will allow them to easily write paragraphs with the information from the outline. Example of an outline for main idea First the students should read the entire text. Next, they have to circle the topic of that text in blue. Then they should underline the main idea in red. After, the students have to search for the details that support the claim and underline them with a green pen. When the text is fully mapped, ask the students to transport that information to their outlines. Let’s say they read the article, “What’s for Dinner after Dark?” by Loriee Evans, here is what their outline would resemble. Topic and main idea (blue and red) - Nocturnal animals. These animals use their senses to find food at night.
Topic and main idea (blue and red) - Nocturnal animals. These animals use their senses to find food at night.
Remember, if students are mapping multiple texts, make sure they put the author’s name or the title of the text. This way the students can keep track of their information. With a completed outline, your students are ready to write paragraphs. Remind the students to use their black pens to elaborate on the details from the text. Visit Stacy at Prophecies, Inc. and her book store |
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