Writing a Summary
4th Grade · ELA · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can write a short summary of a story using key details.
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A summary is a brief restatement of the main points of something you see, hear, or read.
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An effective summary should be concise, focused on the main ideas, and objective.
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When summarizing, address the five W's: who, what, when, where, and why or how.
