Empty Outlines

In a limited amount of time, students complete an empty or partially completed outline of an in-class presentation or homework assignment to test their recall of the materials. When finished, students can compare answers.

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Individual/Group Activity Individually
Class SizeSmall (<25), Medium (25-50), & Large (51-200)
Bloom’s Taxonomy LevelUnderstand
Development InitialAbsolute Knowing
Minimum Time to Facilitate< 15 Minutes
Minimum Time to Debrief< 10 Minutes
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Additional Resources

Kamilah, N. A., Shodiqin, R., & El Sayid, M. (2023). Effectiveness of Using The Empty Outline Strategy With Cooperative Learning in Teaching Reading Skills. Jurnal Al-Maqayis, 10(2), 92-104: https://jurnal.uin-antasari.ac.id/index.php/maqoyis/article/view/11376

Rosidah, L. (2015). The Implementation of Denan Empty Outline Strategy in Teaching Reading Comprehension at the Eighth Grade of MTs Miftahul Ulum Pagendingan Pamekasan: http://opacperpus.iainmadura.ac.id/index.php?p=show_detail&id=11771&keywords=

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