The Gist Statement Protocol involves three steps. First, you read the text. Then create a table and answer the 5Ws and H. As you answer the 5Ws and H highlight the content in the text that you used to find your answers to the 5Ws and H. Include this information in the chart. You can even use direct quotes to support your answer. Lastly, write a 20 word summary also know as the Gist Statement. If you are reading fiction or a text with sections and chapters, then create your Gist Statement table at the end of each chapter or section of text.