Summarising Scaffold Cards

About this printable

This A4 printable contains nine numbered, colour-coded summarising prompts (Read; Identify the main idea; Find key details; Leave out extras; Put it in your own words; Keep it short; Check for accuracy; Use evidence (optional); Final check). Each card has an icon, a short heading and 1–3 bullet prompts to scaffold students as they move from reading to a polished summary. Use it as a visual checklist, prompt set for guided groups, or a cut-apart desk reference for independent writing.