Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps
Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps

Summarizing Informational Texts Task Cards 4th-5th Grade | Distance Learning | Google Apps

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This resource is a part of ELA Task Cards Grades 3-5 Bottomless Bundle 

Summarizing Informational Texts
RI.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.


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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

 


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This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your students about Veterans Day and may be used over a few days. The questions are offered in two versions: a bingo game and traditional multiple-choice/short response format

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Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the article. Students read the informational text about Veterans Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo possibly on Veterans Day or at the end of the week. The questions range from vocabulary, finding the main idea, using text features, as well as finding key details. 

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The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats to keep track of the questions called.

Reading Comprehension Questions: The questions are also in a traditional multiple choice and short answer format. Not all answers are included from the Bingo grid and the questions may be slightly different. You would not need to use BOTH formats – pick one or the other.

Thank You Letter: Paper for students to write a Thank You Letter to a veteran is also included.

 

 

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Topics Covered: Making Inferences (with illustrations, photographs, setting, real life situations, character traits, character feelings, plot)

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3. Reading Posters: One reading poster for making inferences and another with thinking stems.

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6. Reading Activities: 5 practice pages for students to practice making inferences.

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