SWBST (Summarizing)

Front

What introduces the important CHARACTERS of the story and may also introduce the setting?

Back

Somebody

Front

What tells the PROBLEM or CONFLICT that the central character has while trying to get what they wanted? Options: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

Back

But

Front

What tells how the problem or conflict was SOLVED in the end? Options: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

Back

Then

Front

What tells the MAIN IDEA of what the character is seeking?

Back

Wanted

Front

What describes the main events that happened in the text as the character TRIES to solve the problem or conflict? Options: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

Back

So

Front

Summarize the passage about Johnny's search for a toy for his sister.

Back

Johnny wanted to get a toy for his younger sister, but he didn't know what to get, so he looked online for help, then he found the perfect toy.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

briefly retelling a story using important details

Front

What information should go in your summary?

Back

the most important information

Front

True or False? You should be able to understand what a story is about when you read the summary.

Back

True

Front

What main parts should be in your summary?

Back

Somebody, Wanted Something, But, So, Then What