Effective Strategies for Summarizing Informational Text

What grades have similar summarization testing standards on STAAR?

• First and Second

• Third, Fourth, and Fifth

• Sixth and Seventh

• Eighth and Ninth

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the primary purpose of using Summary Strips in reading?

• To increase reading speed

• To aid in summarizing texts

• To enhance vocabulary

• To improve spelling

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

How should a teacher initially model the Summary Strips strategy?

• By letting students try first

• By reading silently

• By discussing theory only

• By performing a complete example alone

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What method is suggested to use with Summary Strips for group work?

• Round robin reading

• Jigsaw method

• Silent reading

• Popcorn reading

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which text is recommended to introduce Summary Strips?

• The Hungry Caterpillar

• Harry Potter

• Nature's Green Umbrella

• Charlotte's Web

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are the four steps in the 'Chunk and Put Together' strategy?

• Scan, Identify, Note, Explain

• Look, Mark, Explain, Summarize

• Read, Pause, Write, Review

• Read, Stop, Jot, Summarize

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CCSS.RF.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Why is paraphrasing important in summarization?

• It is required for all text types

• It ensures students understand the text

• It helps in memorizing the text

• It makes reading faster

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What should students do before applying comprehension strategies to a text?

• Write a preliminary summary

• Read the text from start to finish

• Discuss with peers

• Ask questions about the text

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Which strategy is specifically noted as applicable only to informational texts?

• Summary Strips

• Chunk and Put Together

• Both mentioned strategies

• Neither of the strategies

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What should a teacher do if students struggle with identifying the main idea?

• Review and teach how to identify the main idea

• Proceed to the next lesson

• Ignore the difficulties

• Focus only on supporting details

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2