Summarizing Key Components with Ormie

The video tutorial introduces the concept of summarizing, emphasizing the use of minimal words to convey the main points of a story. It outlines key components of summarizing using the 'Somebody Wanted But So Then' framework. An example story about Ormie the Pig is used to demonstrate the process. Students are then instructed to apply this framework to a new story using a Google slide worksheet, with reminders to use proper grammar and punctuation.

Why is summarizing an important skill?

• It helps in understanding the main points of a story.

• It makes stories longer.

• It confuses the reader.

• It is not useful at all.

Which keyword helps identify the main character in a summary?

• Somebody

• Wanted

• But

• So

What does the keyword 'Wanted' signify in a summary?

• The problem in the story.

• The main character's name.

• The solution to the problem.

• The main character's goal or need.

In the story of Ormie the Pig, what was Ormie's main goal?

• To find his friends.

• To go to school.

• To get the cookies.

• To clean his room.

What was the problem Ormie faced in getting the cookies?

• The cookies were on top of the refrigerator.

• The cookies were in a locked box.

• The cookies were burnt.

• The cookies were eaten by someone else.

How did Ormie try to solve his problem?

• He bought new cookies.

• He gave up.

• He used creative ways to reach the cookies.

• He asked for help.

What happened when Ormie finally got the cookies?

• He shared them with friends.

• The cookie jar fell on his head.

• He lost interest in the cookies.

• He ate them all.

What should students use to write their summary for 'The Case of the Stinky Socks'?

• The Google slide worksheet.

• A piece of paper.

• A text message.

• A phone call.

What should students remember to include in their complete paragraph?

• Multiple stories.

• Capital letters and punctuation.

• Drawings and pictures.

• None of the above.

Where can students go if they need help remembering the components of a summary?

• The library.

• Their friend's house.

• The epic book.

• The playground.