[LIT] teaching kids to pick out the important points

[beth.carlisle]

Several weeks, months, or years ago (forgive me, it's March and I'm tired), I 
remember reading about an interesting, easy, fun way to teach kids how to pick 
out the important information of a piece of nonfiction text.  It seems there 
were specific questions or steps to follow or they had to list as many 
important pieces of info and then choose a certain number out of that.  Does 
anyone know what I am talking about or did I read this somewhere else?  I 
would greatly appreciate any help!  :-)

Thanks,
Beth