Summarising the Text: SWBST Somebody, Wanted, But, So Then - Woodland Classroom Decor
Created for modern primary classrooms, this teacher resource supports meaningful learning through practical, easy-to-use design. Our printable teacher resources and classroom decor are intentionally created to save time, support routines, and create spaces where students and teachers can thrive.
SWBST (Summarising the Text or Summarizing the Text) is a simple yet powerful strategy that helps students identify the most important parts of a story.
By focusing on Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, students learn to summarise narratives clearly and confidently — perfect for improving comprehension and retelling skills.
Each poster breaks down one step of the strategy to guide students in identifying the character, their goal, the problem, the solution, and the outcome.
Each poster guides students to summarise narratives with confidence:
- Somebody – Who is the main character?
- Wanted – The main character wanted...
- But – But the problem was...
- So – So the solution was...
- Then – Then it ended with...
This teacher resource includes:
- 1 x Summary Poster: British spelling (summarising) and US spelling (summarizing)
- 5 x Individual Posters outlining the SWBST strategy
Designed to coordinate with the Woodland classroom decor, this resource adds a cohesive and stylish touch to your learning environment.
Format: PDF
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