Standard ELA.4.AOR.6.1

ELA.4.AOR.6.1 Summarize a text to enhance comprehension:
a. include plot, theme, and relevant key details for a literary text; and
b. include a central idea and relevant supporting details for an informational text

Grade(s): 4

Year: 2023

Document

Track story plots using the beginning, middle, end (BME) strategy. Record passage title in large blank space. Have students record either the beginning, middle, or end on a sticky note and place in...

Summarizing using Central Ideas and Supporting Details

Lesson

The lesson will use Reciprocal teaching and Social Studies concepts to practice identifying the central idea of the text. Reciprocal teaching is a strategy used to elicit comprehension of difficult...

Summarizing Texts

Lesson

Students will review what a summary is and complete a worksheet for practice. They will then write their own informational text and a peer will summarize.