Summarize+a+story

Summarizing a story can be a difficult skill for first grade. Usually the teacher would lead a guided reading of a reading story or a trade book. The story can be read to, read with, or read independently. After reading, the teacher will ask someone to retell the story. We will decide what points of the story are important to convey the main ideas and message. After we have decided as a class, each student will write in his/her journal the summary of the story. They will be able to use their phonics reference book, the Primary Dictionary, and sometimes a partner to write a summary of the story or book. Being able to write a main idea and a few detail sentences is a skill children will need throughout their school career