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Reading

	Federal Way Public Schools

Comprehension
Lesson 12

Summarizing Text

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples 1 | 2 | 3 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 > Self Check

Self Check:

Name:
Teacher:

Yes	No		Question
		1.	Are you actively looking at the titles, sub-titles, headings before you read to help you get an idea what the article is about?
		2.	Before you read the whole article, do you look at the beginning sentence in each paragraph as a way to get a general idea of the article's information?
		3.	Will you think about what the article is mainly about as you read?
		4.	Are you able to identify the difference between a summary statement and sentences explaining supporting details?
		5.	Will you take notes, highlight passages, use a web or map or outline to help organize main ideas and supporting details in order to write a summary?
		6.	Were you able to evaluate your answers using the rubrics provided?
		7.	Did you have enough help in writing the short answers?
		8.	Are you feeling good about your skill at evaluating your own writing?

What did you do best in this lesson?

What helps you write a summary for informational texts?

What do you think you need more work on and why? What kinds of things would help?

At the beginning of this lesson there were some objectives listed, or skills you were going to practice and learn. Check each skill you have accomplished:

Review the meaning of a summary,

Identify effective summary statements from informational text,

Practice writing statements to summarize ideas from informational texts,

Score and evaluate your answers.

	Learn and practice skills to identify summary statements about informational texts,
	Practice writing statements to summarize the main idea from informational texts,
	Score and evaluate your answers.

Now, write the score you earned on the items you just practiced. (*1 point for a correct answer.)

Item		Possible Score	My Score Was:
1.	Multiple Choice - identify summary statement about the article Marine biologist gets a 'seal's-eye view'	1*
2.	Short Answer - summarize main ideas in the article Roberts wrestles to bronze	2, 1, or 0
3.	Multiple Choice - identify summary statement about the directions P is for Paper Tops	1*
4.	Short Answer - summarize main ideas in the article Alternative 'pioneers' get their hard-earned diplomas	2, 1, or 0
TOTAL: (6 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills for informational passages, maybe in your history class. Write a brief summary statement of an information passage you read this week. Include two supporting details.

Reflect on your learning:

Think for a few minutes about what you learned in this lesson. How do you think you are a stronger reader now? What are some tools you have to help you make summary statements for informational reading? What new skills do you have to help you determine supporting details in your reading? What do you still need to work on? Write a note about how smart you are!!

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