Practice summarizing nonfiction texts with 24 task cards in print or digital format. Includes differentiation options, audio support, and multiple versions of recording sheets. Suitable for 3rd to 6th grade. Check out the preview and save with a money-saving bundle. Great for developing reading comprehension skills.
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Summarizing nonfiction texts can be so hard for students! Give them lots of practice with these 24 informational task cards! Use in a print or digital format!
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NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
By presenting only one paragraph at a time, the often overwhelming task of summarizing becomes much more manageable. In addition, the word count limit will keep students from simply rewriting the entire paragraph. You may want to remind students that they must answer with a complete sentence (the challenge was issued as a word count instead of limiting to one sentence to avoid long, run-on sentences as answers).
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โ๏ธ “Student after reading the directions on the card, ‘What?! Only 12 words?! How can I do that?!’ A comment from the same student after completing card, ‘Wow! This makes you really think about what’s most important! You really have to use your brain!’ Translation? Success!“ -Madeline Herrera.
โ๏ธ “After reading your free download ‘Task Card Handbook’, I was motivated to start using task cards. Now my students prefer using the task cards to practicing skills on work sheets. These non-fiction stories are perfect for getting at the main idea. Using only 12 words was difficult at first but then the students got into it. Tried moving the students from one seat to another and then posted the cards on the wall for them to finish by the end of the week. Great resource, great activities!” -Lenore S.
โ๏ธ “I absolutely loved how this included audio support for my students who need text-to-speech. It made it very easy for them to do independently and also was user friendly.” -Courtney P.
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About the Author
These passages were written by me, Rachel Lynette. I am a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. I have written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Childrenโs Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. These passages reflect more than a decade of professional writing experience.
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SKU: 215675
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Kim Flear –
I like every resource of bought from Rachel Lynette. Summarizing is tough for many students, and these were a great help for mine.
Kristen L. –
I’ve used this set with tutoring students. They enjoyed the topics and it really made them think to find the main idea but also write it within a certain number of words. They really got the hang of it after a few.
Dawn H. –
Great task cards to help students work on thier summarizing skills. The word limit really makes them be concise.
Jessica N. –
Used this as a partner task in our center block. Students liked reading the passages together and answering the questions, but what I REALLY liked about this was the fact that students had the opportunity to have the passage read to them. I thought that was really neat. Thanks!
Nicole D. –
I love this resource! It is great for my classroom and my students. Thank you so much!
Jody B. –
This is absolutely perfect for one of my students who is working on summarizing as an IEP goal!
Brittany N. –
The word limit is my favorite for many reasons! I used these cards as independent and small group work and though students struggled initially with sticking to 12 words, many of them viewed it as a challenge they wanted to beat. The cards were easy to implement and I liked that there was a digital option too!
Audrey N. –
This is great to help my students practice how to summarize a short text to later apply to our longer readings.
shannon R. –
These task cards for summarizing are great to use with students with short attention spans and who struggle to express their thoughts coherently. It is a quick and effective way to practice these skills.
Jay Kemmet –
I love using this as a task for early finishers or to extend/review their learning! My students loved them.