Somebody Wanted But So Then- Rhonda Sizemore
SWBST is a framework to help students summarize narrative texts.
Someone- Students identify the main character.
Wanted- Students identify what the main character wanted.
But- Students identify the problem/conflict keeping the main character from reaching their goal.
So- Students identify how the main character tries to solve the problem or conflict.
Then- Students identify the conclusion of the story.
By using this strategy, students can better understand the relationship between a character’s motivation and actions and how problems are resolved. Students learn how to identify the key components of the plot and develop a schema for narrative structures.