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Writing a Summary PowerPoint Lesson + Worksheet Bundle - Camping Theme In creating this writing a summary unit, one of my goals was to present the topic in a way that wouldn't overwhelm the learner. This summarizing unit contains a 21 page PowerPoint presentation + 12 printable worksheets - some which can be used throughout the year. I have chosen a fun hiking/camp theme to raise the students' interest as they learn how to summarize. Below is a list of activities included in this "Let's

Are you having a hard time teaching your students how to find the main idea and supporting details of a passage? Many students struggle with this skill. They tend to get confused and caught up in all the little details. These reading passages with graphic organizers are perfect for students to use as they practice finding the main idea and supporting details. After years of trial and error, I have found that this solution works time and time again.These PRINT & DIGITAL main idea practice act

This worksheet has a graphic organizer as well as a space to write a summary. It helps students ensure the proper parts go into a summary.

Write a $2.00 Summary Worksheet: A Summarizing Strategy Encourage students' summary writing with this fun activity! Students have two (imaginary) dollars to spend on their summary and each word they use costs ten cents. Can be used in any content area! This really helps students focus on word choice and the most important ideas they read in a text. *************************************************************************** Check Out My Other Reading Resources Inferring Graphic Organizer

Teaching main idea and supporting details to students isn’t all that easy. Many students struggle with the concept and the process. They get confused and caught up in all of the little details when reading through the text. These short winter-themed reading passages with graphic organizers make it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. With repeated p

This is a novel study for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. Includes printable and digital versions. 44 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing into five sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10. Includes the following:• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing novel study title page for students• Dictionary Look-up sheets (5 total)• Vocabulary Study sheets (5 total)• Understanding th

This no prep resource contains nonfiction reading passages and activities to help students build a better understanding of what makes a good summary when summarizing informational text. The activities build on each other to help you scaffold and differentiate as necessary. Many summary examples are provided - examples of both good summaries and bad summaries. This helps make teaching summarizing to upper elementary students easier. A digital version for use with Google Slides / Google Clas

Do your students struggle to find the main idea and supporting details of a paragraph, passage, or story? This seasonal bundle of short reading passages with graphic organizers make it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. With repeated practice all year long, your students will eventually be able to explain how the details of the passage support the

Are you looking for Christmas activities that will continue to keep your students learning through the holiday chaos? Help your students practice finding the main idea and supporting details with these short Christmas-themed passages with graphic organizers. This fun and engaging holiday resource makes it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. These h

"Wow, I had to reteach this strategy and using your product has made a great difference in my students' success. I reduced the size your poster for summarizing and the summary vs retell and taped them to my students' desk. Love IT!!" -Priscilla WHelp your students write the perfect summary as they read with these printables and Google Slides™ activities.This set includes both a print version and adigital version to use with Google Classroom™.Anchor chart posters and student reference sheets ar

Did you know that you can make finding the main idea and supporting details easy for your students? They no longer have to struggle or get confused when mastering this skill! These short spring-themed reading passages with graphic organizers make it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. With repeated practice, your students will eventually be able to

Do your students struggle to find the main idea and supporting details of a paragraph, passage, or story? These short fall-themed reading passages with graphic organizers make it easy for students to pinpoint the main idea. Supporting details are strategically placed so that students can easily practice identifying those small details that support the main idea. With repeated practice, your students will eventually be able to explain how the details of the passage support the main idea.These PRI

Add diversity to your current event assignments with these 5 standards-aligned templates. Each current event worksheet focuses on a different reading comprehension skill (Main Idea & Details, Text Connections, Vocabulary in Context, Fact vs. Opinion, and Summarizing). This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own

Summarizing is an important skill in all reading curriculums. You will find everything you need for summarizing literature. If you have the THEME unit, there is a brief review of summarizing to help understand theme. This resource goes DEEPER into the skill. It is a complete step-by-step process of summarizing with an explicit teaching method. NOW AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE, POWERPOINT, AND PDF!Aligned to Common Core Standards:RL.4.2- Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the tex

This product describes the basics of photosynthesis. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students label a diagram and write a paragraph summarizing photosynthesis. This is great for a quick review lesson or simple explanation of this process. I've included a color and black and white version. INCLUDES:Article on the BASICS of photosynthesis (1000-1100 Lexile) 12 questions total (matching and multiple choice) Diagram for Labeling and asks students to write

READING COMPREHENSION WORKSHEETSThis set includes 75 DIFFERENTIATED RESPONSE TEMPLATES for monitoring and assessing reading comprehension in K-2 classrooms. The collection includes a wide variety and will work for any book, both fiction and nonfiction. Uncluttered page design, kid-friendly directions, and ample writing space make them perfect for young children. The templates are open-ended and vary in task and difficulty level so you can differentiate instruction for your student. Children are

This story retell and sequencing worksheet trifold resource can help 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th graders learn how to write a summary using this trifold activity. Have students practice summarizing a story with the short reading passage worksheets that are on each of the trifold examples. TO USE:1. Copy the trifold front to back. 2. Have students fold the paper on the dividing line to create the trifold. 3. Read the stories on the activity and identify the 5 major parts. 4. Students can write

These Elements of Fiction Reading Reference Tabs are the perfect addition to your students' reading notebooks or journals. Each reference tab includes helpful information for each key element of fiction and will help your students keep their reading notebooks organized... they also work great as a standalone reference booklet. Check out the preview to learn more about this resource. There are a total of 12 reference sheets/tabs. Two for each of the following:CharactersSettingPlot StructurePoint

Introduce Greek & Latin root words and prefixes to your middle school students with 50 worksheets! A money-saving bundle! Use these worksheets throughout the school year or as a unit on their own. NOW WITH QUIZZES to assess/quiz your students! Be sure to download the preview for 4 worksheets to use in your classroom!What's included?50 engaging worksheets! Each Root Words/Prefixes is listed below.4 coordinating quizzes Each section in this bundle uses progressively more difficult words:Part 1

Keep your students focused and engaged while watching CNN 10 or any other news program! These 17 different current event response sheets will help your students engage with the news like never before as they grow in their ability to describe, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create on a daily basis. The 17 response sheets offer a wide variety of choice and are aligned with Common Core Standards. They strengthen ELA and social studies skills through cross-curricular activities and promot

Use these no-prep printable Book Summary & Chapter Summary worksheets to teach your students how to focus on main idea in order to learn how to summarize! Students start off by writing a 5-6 sentence summary, then condense it to 3-4 sentences. Then for the ultimate challenge: Can they summarize an entire book or chapter in just 1-2 sentences?!It helps to do some sample summaries together as a class first. Model for students how to include only the most vital details.I love to use the Chapter

This resource was designed to help middle school students practice analyzing writing prompts to determine what style of writing is called for and to draft an appropriate thesis statement. It includes seven practice prompts – each with three source document summaries. Using summaries means students can analyze all seven prompts and craft several thesis statements in about 30-minutes. I used these as one of three writing centers for FSA Test Prep, but they could easily be used for whole-class min

Want to keep students entertained around the Super Bowl and still teach them some reading comprehension skills? This product describes the history and traditions of the Super Bowl in one page. Students are asked to choose the central idea of each paragraph (multiple choice). Next they answer 10 matching and 2 multiple choice questions to check for comprehension of the article. Lastly, students write their own summary of the article. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) Central Idea Questions

We all know students could use a little independent practice when learning how to use the homophones “there,” “they're,” and “their.” “Practice Makes Perfect” is so helpful to reinforce and refresh skills for students in grades 1-3. I’ve used these as Morning Work, Do-Nows, and homework AFTER the words/meanings are taught. Kids LOVE the wheel!!! Check out my Blog Post to see how I use a simple chart to have kids practice using these homophones throughout the day and to see the wheel in action.A