This resource is a part of ELA Task Cards Grades 3-5 Bottomless Bundle Summarizing Informational TextsRI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. This resource gives your students an opportunity to practice summarizing a text in a multiple-choice format. Students are given a paragraph about a nonfiction topic (historical events/people/places, science topics, animals, animal behaviors and other high-engaging topics) Question Types Include: Select sentences that should be included in a summary. What is the central idea of the text? What is the text mostly about? Which statement is most important to include in a summary? Which best explains what the text is about? Which of the following best summarizes the text? Which statement talks about the main idea of the passage? Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the passage? What is included? 28 half-page task cards Answer Sheet Answer Key Google Slides and Google Forms (self-grading 🙌) How can I use this resource? The possibilities are endless for task cards. Here are some ideas to get you started: reading center/station early finishers homework small group daily warm-up for reading workshop sub plans Let’s connect! The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook Email: [email protected]
