Webbing is a strategy that a teacher can use to see what a student knows and then give them additional information so they have it for further reference. With webbing, the student/teacher starts with the main topic and then breaks down the topic into sub-topics. "After the web is constructed, the students can use it as a reference tool that will give them a way to make connections as they begin reading the chapter" (Hougen & Smartt, 2012, p. 236).
