A GIST statement is a summarization procedure that helps students digest complex texts by requiring contextual word learning and generating interactions between schemata and texts. It is a single-sentence summary of a passage, conversation, or other message that conveys the essential message. The GIST strategy involves using journalisms 5 Ws and 1 H (who, what, where, when, why, and how) to create a summary of 20 words or fewer. The instructor can determine the amount of words when writing the GIST statement. The GIST statement can be used to differentiate between the main idea and supporting details, which may help with student writing and reading skills. The GIST strategy is effective for building an inclusive classroom, allowing all students to approach a complex text on equal footing because classmates help each other access difficult vocabulary and develop summarizing skills.