Summarizing Test

Last summer we went on a trip to the beach. Mom used a map to plan the trip. My sister made a list of things for us to do. We took many pictures. We had a lot of fun at the beach!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Mom uses a map.

• b. Our trip to the beach was fun.

• c. We took many pictures.

• d. The summer time is hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

I am always drawing. I like to draw animals the best. I also like to draw people. Sometimes I like to draw pictures of people that I know.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. I only draw animals.

• b. People are easy to draw.

• c. I like to draw.

• d. Everyone should draw.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Jane always gets excited for summer time. There is so much to do! She loves to go swimming and ride jet skis. She even likes to go fishing!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Fishing is a winter sport.

• b. Jane loves summer sports.

• c. Jane goes swimming.

• d. Summer is my favorite season.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Anna likes to feed and play with her cat. She even feeds her friend’s cat for her when she goes on a trip. Anna also enjoys brushing her horse every day, too.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Anna likes to care for animals.

• b. Anna rides horses.

• c. Cats are good pets.

• d. Animals help people feel better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Tyler’s birthday is soon and he is having a party. He will think about who to invite and what food to buy. Then, he will make a list of games to play.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Tyler will play a game at his party.

• b. Tyler is planning a party.

• c. Tyler’s birthday is soon.

• d. Tyler did not invite us.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

After we got done painting, we unpacked all of our boxes. We hung our pictures and moved our furniture in. Now we are finally home!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. We hung our pictures.

• b. We like to paint.

• c. We moved into a new home.

• d. I can't wait to move places.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working little creatures. They are always carrying food or

building tunnels. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Ants carry many things.

• b. Ants are hard workers.

• c. Ants are lazy.

• d. Ants are cool when they walk.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Lou carefully poured out the bag of marbles on his bed. He picked his ten favorite marbles and put them inside his special pouch and then safely into his backpack. Lou loved Show and Tell days but he was even more excited to show his class some of his favorite marbles.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. Lou is getting his marbles ready for show and tell.

• b. Lou has a lot of marbles.

• c. Marbles are fun to play with.

• d. I love marbles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A duck told a frog to hop on her back. The duck gave the frog a ride around the lake. The frog had so much fun! After that, he played with the ducks every time they came to the pond.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. The duck and the frog become friends.

• b. The duck does not like the frog.

• c. The lake is fun to play in.

• d. I have a duck.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

June can whistle. Her brother taught her how. He can whistle very loudly. June’s mom and dad can whistle many songs. Even June’s bird knows how to whistle songs!

What sentence best summarizes the story?

• a. June’s brother is a teacher.

• b. June’s bird is funny.

• c. June’s family can whistle.

• d. We can all whistle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2