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Summary Writing for Year 2

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Summary Writing

Year 2 — What's the Big Idea?

Child reading a book

📖 Read or Listen to This Story

Your teacher will read this aloud, or you can read it yourself.

Tama and his little sister Aroha went to the beach on a sunny Saturday morning. They helped their dad pack the car with towels, sunscreen, and a big lunch. At the beach, Tama built a sandcastle and Aroha collected shells. After lunch, the waves got bigger and they splashed in the water together. On the way home, they were tired but very happy. Tama said it was the best day ever.

🔍 Part 1: Find the Key Ideas

Answer these questions to help you plan your summary.

1. Who is this story about?

The story is about _________________________________________.

2. Where did they go?

They went to _________________________________________.

3. Tick three things that happened in the story.

Tama built a sandcastle.

They went to the supermarket.

Aroha collected shells.

They swam in a pool.

They splashed in the waves.

4. How did Tama and Aroha feel at the end of the story?

Sad and cold

Tired but happy

Bored and hungry

5. What is the main idea of this story? Circle the best answer.

Sandcastles are hard to build.

Tama and Aroha had a wonderful day at the beach with their dad.

The waves at the beach were very big.

✏️ Part 2: Write Your Summary

Use your answers above to help you. A summary is short — just the most important ideas!

6. Write your summary here. Try to use 3–4 sentences.

Hint: Tell who, where, what happened, and how it ended.

7. ⭐ Draw a picture of the most important part of the story.

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