I.N.S.E.R.T. Strategy:
Interactive Notation System for Effective
Procedure
(Approximate times are noted; can be done in 2 lessons)
1. With a partner, make a list of all that you
know about __________. (3 minutes)
Accuracy doesn't matter. Write everything you know. (NOTE:
This can also be done individually at the beginning and then with a
partner.)
2. Share knowledge with the whole group. (Put information on wall chart or
overhead.) Note disagreements, but
do not try to resolve them. (10 minutes)
3. Individual reading using the
I.N.S.E.R.T. method (Interactive Noting
System for Effective Reading and Thinking.)* (5 minutes demo; 15 minutes reading) (NOTE: If students can't write in texts, they can
use transparencies, small post-its, etc..
Also, I usually use only 4 markings ( usually
A, X, +, ??) as the number suggested by Vaughn/Estes can be
overwhelming.
Possible Markings
include:
A I agree ?? Dont understand
X I disagree
* Important
+ New information B
Boring
! Wow C Confusing
? I wonder
4. Discuss the
reading with a partner; what is confirmed, disconfirmed? What was new?, etc. (3 minutes)
5. Review what whole
group had on chart. Which of the original disagreements
did article resolve? What other sources
might be used to confirm or disconfirm information?
6. What categories
of information did you find in the selection?
(10 minutes)
7. Create web. (15 minutes)
* Vaughn, J.L., &
Estes, T.H. (1986).