It Says, I Say and So

Guide

 

It Says, I Say and So is a model of interacting with text at the comprehension level of processing.  It enforces personal reflection, accurate information, and thinking skills.

 

Rationale:  By providing a model, It Says, I Say and So requires that students make correct conclusions by identify correct information in the text and relates that information to original thoughts.  The manipulation of information increases the probability of long term retention. 

 

Instructions:  Identify at least ten questions that challenge the reader to comprehend information.  Respond to those questions according to the model below. 

General Guidelines

·         Follow the model clearly.

·         Separate questions into topics, usually by chapter.

·         Relate what you already know, make associations and generalizations.

·         Command terms

·         Make logical conclusions.

It Says, I Say and So Rubric

possible points

expectations

specifics

Op1

Op2

Op3

Avg.

.4

Clarity

Uses model correctly

 

 

 

 

.4

Insight

Identifies good questions

 

 

 

 

Identifies appropriate information in text

 

 

 

 

Makes personal insights

 

 

 

 

.2

Logic

Makes logical and correct conclusions

 

 

 

 

N/A

Comprehensiveness

Includes major information

 

 

 

 

Uses vocabulary

 

 

 

 

1 per question, up to 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

It Says, I Say and So Model

Topic Name

Questions

It Says

I Say

So

Identify at least ten questions

Refer to direct information in text

Relate original thoughts and previous knowledge

State a conclusion that definitely answers the question

 

It Says, I Say and So Example

Topic Name

Questions

It Says

I Say

So

1. What were the economic effects of World War II on the home front?

Americans cut back their consumption of both luxuries and necessities to help the war effort.  Opportunities arose for African Americans and Hispanics. 

Just like in World War I, the relocation of 12 million men creates a shortage of labor – wages rise, women and minorities get the jobs.  Everyone is saving money and when the men come home they get married and buy lots of stuff. 

The economic effects were positive overall.  The increases in production boosted industry, the rising wages and conservative habits created a great savings rate.  After the war was over the Great Depression had ended, in large part because of the war.    

 

Sources

Beers, K.  2003.