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Mastering Nonfiction Summaries

English (ELA) • 45 • 25 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards

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English (ELA)
45
25 students
2 April 2026

Teaching Instructions

summarizing a nonfiction passage - selecting details that should be included in a summary - selecting the best summary - arranging a summary in order

Grade Level

4th Grade

Duration

45 minutes

Class Size

25 students


Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - English Language Arts

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2
    Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.5
    Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1
    Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas

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