Writing a Story Summary
Grade 4 · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write a short summary of a story.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 2:38
Summarizing stories | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A summary retells the main ideas of a story in a shorter version.
- 2
When you summarize, you should include the most important facts and details.
- 3
A good summary includes the characters, the problems they face, and the events of the story in order.
Practice Questions
4 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a short summary of the story of the Three Little Pigs. Include the important characters, their major decisions, and the outcome of the story. Be sure to include the beginning, middle, and end.”
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