1. Finding The Summary Teacher Guide: For Grades 1-3

2. Definition of a “ Summary”  A summary is a brief re- tell of a passage or story. It summarizes what the passage or story is about.

3. Example Jamie was very excited. Her mom bought her a dog. The dog was tan. She named her dog chip.  A quick summary of these two sentences is that Jamie got a dog.

4. Quick Recap A summary does not tell a whole story. It might have to be five sentences or less. A summary is not detailed, it is brief.

5. What Do You Know This weekend was fun. Jenna went to a water park. Her whole entire family had lots of fun. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Jenna and her family had fun at the water park B. The weekend was very fun because Jenna went to the water park with her family C. Jenna went to the water park Remember: A summary is brief not detailed.

6. This weekend was fun. Jenna went to a water park. Her whole entire family had lots of fun. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Jenna and her family had fun at the water park B. The weekend was very fun because Jenna went to the water park with her family C. Jenna went to the water park