Summarizing is a specific way for students to use writing to deepen comprehension. As they write a summary, students learn how to identify and organize important ideas and make sense of what they have read.
These two free resources guide students in intermediate grades through the POWER writing process (Plan, Organize, Write, Edit, Revise), with built-in opportunities to strengthen oral language and comprehension before writing. Students discuss the text with a partner or teacher, organize the most important information, say their summary aloud, and then write, edit, and revise. Sentence starters support students who need help getting started, and checklists help them strengthen their summaries.
Download: Summarizing Stories with POWER!