Writing a Summary

4th GradeELA30 min

Learning Objective

I can write a short summary of a story using key details.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

11 min

Summarizing - How To Summarize in Reading and Writing

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A summary is a brief restatement of the main points of something you see, hear, or read.

  • An effective summary should be concise, focused on the main ideas, and objective.

  • When summarizing, address the five W's: who, what, when, where, and why or how.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a short summary of the story about the Mona Lisa painting. Include the main ideas and key details from the passage.

Teacher Guide

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