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Which subject	Reading
What topic	summarize
What length (min)	45
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum	HMH Reading
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Summarizing Skills in Reading

Subject

Reading

Topic

Summarize

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4

Length

45 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

HMH Reading

Materials Needed

• Copies of a selected reading passage
• Graphic organizers for summarizing
• Whiteboard and markers
• Timer
• Sticky notes

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify key details in a text.
• Students will summarize a text using their own words.
• Students will collaborate with peers to enhance understanding of summarizing.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the concept of summarizing. Discuss why summarizing is important in reading and comprehension.
2	Guided Practice	10 mins	Read a short passage as a class. Identify key details together. Model how to summarize the passage using a graphic organizer.
3	Group Activity	15 mins	Divide the class into groups of 4. Provide each group with a different passage. Instruct them to read and summarize it using the graphic organizer. Encourage discussion within each group.
4	Independent Practice	10 mins	Each student will choose a new passage and write a summary independently on a sticky note.
5	Review and Closing	5 mins	Review the key elements of a good summary. Collect sticky notes for review while reminding students that homework will not be publicly shared.

Homework

• Each student will select a book or story read at home and write a 3-5 sentence summary to be turned in the next day.
• Remind students that they are not required to present their summaries in front of the class, but they should be prepared to discuss the key details if asked.

Assessment

• Observation during group activities to assess collaboration and understanding.
• Review of sticky notes to evaluate individual summarizing ability and understanding of key details.
• Check homework summaries for comprehension and summarization skills.

Lesson script

Lesson script

Introduction

"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to start learning about a very important skill in reading called summarizing. Can anyone tell me what they think summarizing means?"

Pause for responses.

"That's right! Summarizing means telling the main ideas of a text in your own words. Why do you think summarizing is important? Yes, it helps us understand what we read better and remember key details. Let’s dive in and learn how to summarize effectively!"

Guided Practice

"Now, I want everyone to take out your copies of the reading passage I provided. We're going to read it together. As we read, I want you to listen closely for key details that stand out."

Read the passage aloud together with the class.

"Great job, everyone! Now let’s identify some key details from what we just read. Can anyone point out a key detail we should remember? Excellent! Each of those details helps us in coming up with a summary."

Write key details on the whiteboard.

"Next, I’m going to show you how to fill out a graphic organizer to summarize this passage. This will help you structure your thoughts. Let's look at each section and I’ll fill it out as we discuss what we read."

Model how to summarize the passage using the graphic organizer.

"Remember, a good summary includes the main ideas and important details, all in your own words. Does anyone have questions about this process?"

Address any questions.

Group Activity

"Now it’s time for a group activity! I’m going to divide you into groups of four. Each group will receive a different passage to read. Your goal is to read the passage together, discuss the key details, and then complete the graphic organizer to summarize it."

Divide the students into groups and pass out the passages and graphic organizers.

"Remember to work together and share your thoughts while you read. You have 15 minutes to complete this. Ready? Go!"

Monitor the groups while they work, providing guidance as needed.

Independent Practice

"Great teamwork, everyone! Now it's time for some independent practice. I want each of you to choose a new passage from the shelf over there. Take a sticky note and write a summary of the passage using what you've learned about summarizing."

Walk around the classroom as students work, offering help if needed.

"You have 10 minutes to do this. Don’t forget to focus on the main ideas and key details!"

After 10 minutes, ask students to finish up.

Review and Closing

"Let’s come back together and review what we’ve learned today. Who can tell me one important element of a good summary?"

Allow students to share their thoughts.

"Exactly! Key details and main ideas are crucial. Now, I’d like you to hand in your sticky notes. I won’t be sharing them with the class, but I will be reviewing them to see how well you understand summarizing."

"Before we end, remember, for homework, you are going to select a book or story read at home and write a 3-5 sentence summary to turn in tomorrow. You don’t need to present your summary to the class, but be prepared to discuss the key details if I ask you. Does anyone have questions about the homework?"

Address any final questions.

"Thank you for a fantastic lesson today! Keep practicing your summarizing skills!"