Summarization Practice 1

Susan and her family woke up early Saturday morning to go visit the local zoo. On their way to the zoo, they stopped for breakfast at Susan’s favorite restaurant. Once the family ate, they headed towards the zoo. On their way to the zoo, the family’s car got a flat tire. Susan’s dad pulled over on the side of the road and replaced the flat tire with a spare tire. Finally, Susan and her family made it to the zoo where they saw many animals. The family had a wonderful time at the zoo.

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Susan and her family went to the zoo and saw many animals. The family’s car had a flat tire on the way to the zoo. Susan and her family had breakfast at her favorite restaurant.

• Susan’s family ate breakfast at her favorite restaurant. The family had a great time at the zoo. The family’s car had a flat tire.

• Susan and her family woke up early Saturday morning to go visit the local zoo. On their way to the zoo, they had a flat tire. Susan and her family saw many animals at the zoo and had a great time.

Sam invited his two best friends to the carnival. Sam’s mother drove them to the carnival. All the boys bought bracelets to get on all rides. The first ride they got on was the bumpy cars. Sam rode the red car while his friends rode blue cars. After that ride, Sam’s friend Pete, suggested the roller coaster ride. Sam was hesitant at first, but decided to get on the ride and hide his fear of riding the roller coaster. After the ride was over, Sam felt glad he was able to overcome his fear of riding a roller coaster. He felt great to share his first experience with his best friends at the carnival.

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Sam and his friends bought bracelets for all the rides.

  Sam rode the roller coaster. Sam’s mom drove him and

  his friends to the carnival.

• Sam invited his two best friends to the carnival. The boys rode the bumpy cars first. Sam then rode the roller coaster and overcame his fear of riding a coaster for the first time.

• Sam’s mom drove him and his friends to the carnival. Sam rode the roller coaster. Sam and his friends bought bracelets to get on all the rides.

On the last day of school, Tony said goodbye to all his

classmates and his teacher. As soon as the last bell rang,

Tony hurried to the bus. He couldn’t wait to start his summer vacation. Tony’s parents had packed their car with luggage and were waiting for Tony to arrive home from school. Tony and his parents were going on vacation to a theme park in Florida. It was Tony’s first

road trip with his parents. Tony knew he would have the best vacation ever!

What is the best summary of this selection?

• On the last day of school, Tony said goodbye to his classmates and his teacher. He couldn’t wait to start his vacation. Tony would go on his first road trip with his parents to Florida.

• Tony’s parents packed their car with luggage. The last bell rang and Tony hurried to the bus. Tony said goodbye to his classmates and his teacher.

• Tony knew he would have the best vacation ever. Tony hurried to the bus. His parents waited for him to arrive from school.

Betty and her two best friends got together on a Friday night at her house for a sleepover party. Betty’s mom ordered pizza for the girls. Betty’s dad rented DVD movies for the girls to watch. The girls changed into their pajamas and ate pizza as they watched the first movie. After that, Betty and her friends started a pillow fight. The girls were so loud that Betty’s mom had to tell them to calm down. The girls played board games and told stories till they felt sleepy and finally fell asleep.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• The girls played board games and told stories. Betty’s mom ordered pizza for the girls. Betty and her friends had a sleepover party.

• Betty and her friends had a sleepover party. They ate pizza and watched movies. Then the girls played board games and told stories till they fell asleep.

• Betty’s mom ordered pizza and her dad rented DVD movies. Betty and her friends had a sleepover party. The girls had a pillow fight.

On Monday morning, Mary woke up with a stomach ache. Her mom checked her temperature, Mary had a high fever. Mary’s mom gave her medicine to bring the fever down. Her mom told her to stay in bed and rest. Mary felt sad that she would no be able to make it to school on Monday. Mary’s mom stayed home with her. Later that morning, Mary’s mom took her to the doctor. The doctor gave Mary medicine for her stomach ache. Mary felt better and was ready to go to school the following day.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• Mary felt sad that she would not go to school on Monday. Mary’s mom took her to the doctor’s office. Mary woke up with a stomach ache.

• Mary had a high fever. The doctor gave her medicine. Mary’s mom checked her temperature.

• Mary woke up with a stomach ache and high fever. Mary stayed home to rest and did not go to school. Later that morning, her mom took her to the doctor.

During lunch, Kate was eating an apple when her tooth fell out. Kate wrapped her tooth in a napkin and took it home. During bed time, Kate and her mom placed the tooth under her pillow. Kate went to bed feeling excited, she knew the tooth fairy would be making a stop at her house. The next morning when she woke up, she looked under her pillow and found a five dollar bill. She ran to her mother’s bedroom and showed her the money she found under her pillow. Her mom was very happy for Kate and told her to save her money in her piggy bank.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• Kate’s tooth fell out during lunch. At bed time, Kate placed her tooth under her pillow. The following morning, Kate looked under her pillow and found a five dollar bill.

• Kate found a five dollar bill under her pillow. During lunch, Kate’s tooth fell out. Kate’s mom told her to put her money in her piggy bank.

• Kate went to bed feeling excited. During lunch, her tooth fell out. Kate placed her tooth under her pillow.

Last weekend, my family and I went on a camping trip. We left my house early on Saturday morning. We traveled for one hour till we arrived at our camp site. As soon as we arrived, we unpacked our bags and supplies. The first thing we did was set up our tent. We chose a great spot near a lake. My brother and I helped my dad set up the tent. I couldn’t wait to start fishing. Once we set up our tent, my brother and I went fishing by the lake while my dad started a fire and my mom prepared lunch. My brother and I had a great time fishing at the lake. We caught four big fish. After lunch, we went for a hike. Our camping weekend turned out to be a great experience.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• My brother and I helped my dad set up our tent. After lunch, we went for a hike. We left my house early in the morning.

• My brother and I went fishing by the lake. We traveled for one hour until we arrived at our camp site. Our camping trip was a great experience.

• Last weekend, my family and I went on a camping trip. During our trip, we did many fun activities like fishing and hiking. We had a great experience.

Last summer, Billy spent most of his vacation at his grandfather’s farm. He enjoyed helping his grandfather with the daily chores. Every morning, he would wake up early and help out by feeding and milking the cows. Next, he would feed the chickens and collect the eggs. He also cleaned the pig pen and fed the pigs. After he finished helping his grandfather, Billy would help his grandmother collect vegetables from her garden. He would also water the plants and trees. In the evenings after dinner, Billy enjoyed listening to his grandfather’s stories. He would sit out in the porch and gaze at the stars. Summers were a great time for Billy.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• Summers were a great time for Billy as he enjoyed listening to his grandfather’s stories. He would help his grandmother collect vegetables from her garden. He enjoyed helping his grandfather with the daily chores.

• Billy spent last summer at his grandfather’s farm. Every morning, he enjoyed helping his grandparents with the daily chores. In the evenings, Billy enjoyed listening to his grandfather’s stories and gazing at the stars.

• Billy would water the plants and trees. He spent most of his vacation at his grandfather’s farm. He would feed and milk the cows.

John and his best friend Michael couldn’t wait to go see the movie they had been waiting for to start. John’s mom drove the boys to the movie theater. Once they bought their tickets for the movie, they couldn’t resist standing in the long line of people to purchase freshly made popcorn and a drink. The boys quickly rushed into the movie theater after they bought their movie snack. The theater was packed! Luckily, they found seats and quickly walked up the stairs to get seated. As soon as they sat, the lights dimmed and their movie started. Both boys were glad they got the opportunity to enjoy a great movie.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• As soon as the boys sat, the lights dimmed and the movie started. John’s mom drove the boys to the movie theater. The boys were glad they got to enjoy a great movie.

• John and his best friend Michael were anxious to go see a movie at the theater. As soon as they bought their tickets, they bought a movie snack and rushed to find seats. The boys were glad they enjoyed a great movie.

• John and his best friend bought popcorn and a movie ticket. John’s mother drove the boys to the theater. The theater was packed, however, they found great seats.

Sofia enjoys book time with her mom before going to bed every night. She has a collection of all her favorite books in her bookshelf. Every night, she picks out a book and enjoys spending this special time with her mom as she listens to her mom read to her. She quickly falls fast asleep after her mom reads to her. Last weekend, her parents went out of town for a meeting. Sofia spent the weekend with her grandmother. During bedtime, Sofia missed having book time with her mom. Her grandmother read her a book, but Sofia couldn’t fall asleep. Sofia wished her mom would of stayed home with her instead of going out of town with her dad.

What is the best summary of this selection?

• Sofia wished her mom would of stayed home instead of going out of town. Her grandmother read her a book before going to bed. Sofia’s parent’s went out of town.

• Sofia’s parents went out of town. She has a collection of all her favorite books. Sofia couldn’t fall asleep.

• Every night, Sofia enjoys book time with her mom before going to bed. Last weekend, her parents went out of town and Sofia stayed with grandmother. Sofia missed book time with her mom, so her grandmother read a book to her, but she couldn’t fall asleep.