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What's the GIST?

Author: Alveda Zahn

Understanding the Main Idea

Watch the video to learn how to identify the main idea and supporting detail. Then, read your chosen article to fill out the GIST using your new knowledge!

Source: Created by Alveda M Zahn for Harper High School Reading in Language Arts

GIST Summary Worksheet

Using an article from a newspaper (specifically, the MASH magazine that is at our school) find the main idea and at least three supporting details. Complete the GIST Summary Worksheet.

Source: Created by Alveda M Zahn for Harper High School Reading in Language Arts