Provide key words or short phrases from the text to help students identify facts. Use images, diagrams, or icons related to the text to support comprehension. Allow students to point, match visuals, or use single words to indicate facts.

Use prompts such as “What is something new you learned?” or “Which fact is interesting?” Provide a structured template with sections such as learned, cool, useful, or important to organize ideas.

Provide sentence frames such as “I chose this fact because ___.” or “This fact helps us understand ___.” Encourage students to explain their reasoning and share their ideas with a partner.

Ask questions such as “What would happen if this fact were not true?” or “How does this fact change the way we think about the topic?” Encourage students to compare and evaluate multiple facts.

Challenge students to analyze and prioritize the most important facts. Encourage students to justify their selections using evidence, academic vocabulary, and clear explanations.