Writing a Story Summary
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Objective
I can write a short summary of a story.
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Key concepts
3 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.
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Practice
4 questions
What is the main purpose of a summary?
What are the key elements that should be included in a summary?
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Exit ticket
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“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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