Students select the information or facts that are significant or useful for a specific research question and purpose. They develop an understanding of the importance of distinguishing between important and unimportant details, and of selecting relevant details carefully and thoughtfully, based on a research question and purpose. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introducing the strategy, practicing the strategy, reinforcing the strategy, applying the strategy to everyday teaching, and assessing use of the strategy) and resources for students (introductory activities, data charts, student guide and self-assessment rubric).

This resource is part of the collection Tools for Thought.