Presenter: Maria Stenos (Language Centre)
Key words: Graphic organizer, Analytical student writing
This presentation is designed to demonstrate the efficacy of using say/mean/matter charts to clarify, analyze, and interpret complex readings. 
The chart is broken into three sections: say - the original quote or selection, mean - a simplified explanation or summary, and matter - the significance of the quote as it relates to a lesson, thesis, or any other assignment. The method will be introduced briefly, highlighting potential uses such as: a part of a reading assignment to check student comprehension, a drafting aspect of a research paper, or an outline for a science chapter reading assignment. Working with Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students for the past two years, I have seen great results using this method. I hope to provide other educators with a technique to aid them in checking comprehension and drawing out critical thought not only in their in class discussions, but especially in the analytical writing of their students.
*This is a Teaching Conference Fund presentation
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