Summarization Anchor Chart

Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. When he went outside in the morning for his daily walk, he discovered that it was raining. But when he turned around to go back inside, the front door wouldn’t open. Mr. Jingles ran around in the rain for a few minutes before he was completely soaked. Next he went searching in the bushes for a snack. But all of the sparrows in the bushes pecked at him and drove him away. Finally Mr. Jingles let out a long sad howl.“Oh Mr. Jingles!” Betsy Bemire opened the front door and found her poor cat, Mr. Jingles, soaking wet and hungry on the front steps. “Come inside and have some food. You can curl up by the fire and take a nap.” Which is the best summary of this story?

• Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. He was rained on, locked outside, and couldn’t catch a bird. When he couldn't take it anymore, he let out a long, sad howl. Then, his owner, Betsy, let him back inside for some food and a nap.

• Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. When he went outside in the morning for his daily walk, he discovered that it was raining.

• Mr. Jingles is a cat. He was having a bad day, but then things turned around for him.

• Mr. Jingles was locked out in the rain and couldn't find anything to eat. Finally, after a sad howl at the door, Betsy, his owner, let him in. She said that he could curl up by the fire and take a nap.

Which summary best summarizes the text?

• Mabel didn't want to move to a new city. She was angry with herparents for making her leave her friends, and she yelled at them andslammed the door. She wanted to live with her friend Lisa, at least forthe rest of the school year. Her friend Lisa had a very large room, andthey could live together very comfortably. Lisa even had two beds inher room.

• Mabel's father had a great new job in Colorado, but Mabel didn't wantto leave her friends in Phoenix behind. She tried to convince herparents that she could stay with her friend Lisa for the rest of theschool year, but her parents said she had to move with them toColorado. She was upset about leaving her friends, but she hopedthat she would make some new friends in Colorado.

A good summary should:

• Include your personal opinion about the text

• Be written without revising or editing

• Reflect the author's purpose and main ideas accurately

• Focus on minor details to provide depth

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the thesis statement or main idea

• Listing every character and their actions

• Eliminating redundant or unnecessary information

• Keeping the summary proportional to the original text

Which of the following is a concise summary of an article about the benefits of recycling?

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources, which is essential for environmental sustainability.

• The article lists various materials that can be recycled.

• The article explains how recycling works in different countries.

• Recycling is a process that some people participate in.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In summarizing, it is crucial to:

• Focus solely on the introduction and conclusion

• Capture the essence of the text while omitting minor details

• Include detailed critiques and analyses

• Rewrite the text in the first person perspective

Which of the following is NOT necessary when creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the author's tone and style

• Including every example the author uses

• Focusing on the main idea and key details

• Eliminating personal interpretations and opinions

What is the best summary for a passage about the history of computers?

• The passage details various computer brands.

• The passage traces the development of computers from simple calculating machines to complex modern systems.

• The passage explains how to use a computer.

• The passage discusses the impact of computers on social media.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. When he went outside in the morning for his daily walk, he discovered that it was raining. But when he turned around to go back inside, the front door wouldn’t open. Mr. Jingles ran around in the rain for a few minutes before he was completely soaked. Next he went searching in the bushes for a snack. But all of the sparrows in the bushes pecked at him and drove him away. Finally Mr. Jingles let out a long sad howl.“Oh Mr. Jingles!” Betsy Bemire opened the front door and found her poor cat, Mr. Jingles, soaking wet and hungry on the front steps. “Come inside and have some food. You can curl up by the fire and take a nap.”
Which sentence belongs in a summary of this story?

• Mr. Jingles was soaking wet in the rain.

• Mr. Jingles takes a walk every day.

• All of the sparrows in the bushes pecked at him.

• Finally, Betsy opened the door to let Mr. Jingles inside. 

When you determine the main idea of a text, significant details and condensing information into a short one or two sentence summary, you are:

• predicting

• evaluating

• summarizing

• judging