STEP 1: ASK CHATGPT TO SUMMARIZE A BOOK OR CHAPTER (FOR EXAMPLE, WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS). ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. It uses machine learning algorithms to understand natural language and provide responses to questions or prompts given by users. The purpose is to assist with various tasks, including answering questions, providing information, and generating text on mul- tiple topics. Below are examples of some of the commands/ prompts educators can provide ChatGPT to produce summa- rized reading content of a text.
When the author asked ChatGPT to summarize Chapter 1 of "Where the Red Fern Grows”: In Chapter 1 of "Where the Red Fern Grows," the narrator, an adult reflecting on his childhood, en- counters a dogfight while walking home from work in the Snake River Valley, Idaho. The sight of a Redbone hound being attacked prompts him to intervene and save the dog. Afterward, he takes care of the injured dog, and this encounter evokes memories of his childhood and his own redbone coonhounds. The chapter sets the stage for the story by introducing the theme of a deep connection between humans and dogs. It also hints at the narrator's past experiences with his own dogs, which are cen- tral to the narrative. This chapter serves as a prologue to the main story, which is about the narrator's childhood in the Ozark Moun- tains and his adventures with his beloved hounds, Old Dan and Little Ann. The emotional depth of the chapter foreshadows the poignant and heartfelt story that follows. With ChatGPT’s summarized text, educators can modify the content to the desired reading level or complexity. Changing text complexity changes the text's vocabulary to the specific reading level the educator wants for their students. The chang- ing text complexity allows students reading above or below the reading level of the text to read the content independently with their peers. STEP 2: COPY AND PASTE THE TEXT FROM CHATGPT OR OTHER TEXT INTO THE YELLOW BOX ON REWORDIFY OR MAGICSCHOOL. AI TEXT LEVELER-TOOL. ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO ASK CHATGPT TO REWRITE THE CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY AT A FIRST- GRADE LEVEL. The first text modifying resource, Rewordify, changes the text complexity of difficult words in English. Enter a sentence, para- graph, whole chapter, or website URL into the yellow box at the top. Click the box “Rewordify text,” and you will instantly see the complexity of the text change. The words highlighted in yellow are the words the complexity has changed. Rewordify also offers learning activities for the learners to learn the words changed. (See Figure 2) Here is an example of the Chapter 1 summary provided by ChatGPT copied and pasted in Rewordify: In Chapter 1 of "Where the Red Fern Grows," the (person telling the story), (person telling the story), an adult reflect-
Figure 1 - ChatCPT
When the author instructed ChatGPT to summarize the book “Where the Red Fern Grows,” ChatGPT outputted: "Where the Red Fern Grows" is a novel by Wilson Rawls that tells the story of a young boy named Billy Colman who lives in the Ozark Mountains. Desper- ate for his own hunting dogs, Billy works hard to save up enough money to buy two Redbone Coonhounds. He names them Old Dan and Little Ann, and together, they form an inseparable bond. The story explores themes of determination, love, and loss as Bil- ly trains his dogs to become the best hunting team in the area. Their adventures and challenges in the rugged landscape are a signifi- cant part of the narrative. The novel is particularly noted for its vivid depiction of rural American life and the deep connection between the boy and his dogs. Tragically, the story takes a somber turn when, after winning a coon-hunting contest, a series of events leads to a heartbreaking conclusion. Both dogs demonstrate extraordinary loyalty and brav- ery, ultimately leading to their demise. The novel ends with Billy discovering a red fern growing between their graves, a symbol of eternal peace and a reminder of their enduring spirit and love.”
Figure 2 - ReWordify
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