Summarizing Texts

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Objective

I can summarize a text by identifying the main idea and key details while keeping the logical order intact.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

In your own words, explain what it means to summarize a text. Why is it important to use your own words when summarizing?

2

Using the "big five" method, summarize a story you recently read. Identify the character, what they wanted, the problem they faced, how they tried to solve it, and the solution.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Using the "big five" method, summarize the story of "Little Red Riding Hood." Identify the character, what she wanted, the problem she faced, how she tried to solve it, and the solution. Using the "big five" method, summarize the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Identify the character, what he wanted, the problem he faced, how he tried to solve it, and the solution.

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