Summarizing Lesson

Select three sentences that describe the important story events.

• They tried to see the town they hoped to visit.

• They decided not to continue their journeys.

• The frogs rested in the cool, damp shade.

• Two frogs were traveling to new towns.

• It took time for the frogs to climb the mountain.

a short, but complete version of a text

• summary

• plot

• conversation

• problem

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

• The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.

• The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

•  The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.

• The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is false?

• The summary is what the passage is mostly about.

• The summary is usually found in more than just one sentence of the passage.

• The summary is what all or most of the sentences or paragraphs are about.

• The summary is one key detail in a passage.

Summarize the following passage in one sentence: "Aiden loves to cook. He spends hours in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes. His favorite dishes to make are Italian and Mexican cuisine. He often invites his friends, like Ethan and Abigail, over to try his new creations."

• Aiden dislikes cooking and prefers eating out.

• Aiden loves cooking, especially Italian and Mexican dishes, and often invites friends like Ethan and Abigail to try his new recipes.

• Aiden only cooks when he has to for special occasions.

• Aiden prefers baking over cooking.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Imagine you're at the library with Jenny, who absolutely loves reading books. She spends most of her free time there, diving into mystery and fantasy novels. She often shares her favorite reads with her friends like Jackson, Rohan, and Elijah. Summarize Jenny's passion in one sentence:

• Jenny dislikes reading and never goes to the library.

• Jenny loves reading, especially mystery and fantasy books, and spends a lot of time at the library.

• Jenny only reads books when she has to for school.

• Jenny prefers watching movies over reading books.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

To retell the main events of a story

using your own words

• Context Clue

• Sequential Order

• Summary

• Theme

What can you summarize?

• only novels

• only nonfiction

• only movies

• anything you read or watch

A passage describes how a community comes together to clean up a local park. What is the main idea?

• The park was very dirty.

• Community members should not litter.

• Working together, the community improved the park.

• The park is a great place for children to play.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the main idea of the following passage: "The rain poured down, drenching everything in sight. Despite the weather, the children continued to play, laughing and splashing in the puddles."

• The children were unhappy because of the rain.

• The children enjoyed playing in the rain.

• The rain ruined the children's day.

• The children stayed indoors because of the rain.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking