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Summarising a Story Graphic Organisers

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Use these graphic organisers to help students when summarising a story.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

Curriculum

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teaching resource

Summarising a Story Graphic Organisers

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Use these graphic organisers to help students when summarising a story.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Years: 3 - 6

Use these graphic organisers to help students when summarising a story.

Unlocking the Power of Stories with Summarising a Story Graphic Organisers

This set of graphic organisers has been designed by a teacher to elevate storytelling in the classroom, this resource empowers educators to nurture essential skills in their students. As a versatile tool, it accommodates various learning styles and encourages students to engage with literature in a meaningful way. Say goodbye to mundane summarization exercises and hello to an interactive and dynamic approach to understanding and conveying the essence of stories.

The following terminology has been used to help students remember what is essential to include when summarising a story.

Title – what is the title of the story?
Somebody – who is the main character?
Wanted – what did the main character want?
But – what was the problem?
So – how did the character solve the problem?
Then – what was the final resolution to the problem?

How to Incorporate These Templates in your Lesson Planning

Begin by introducing the resource as a pre-reading activity to pique students’ interest and provide a roadmap for comprehension. During reading sessions, encourage students to use the graphic organisers to capture key plot points, character developments, and thematic elements. Post-reading, leverage the graphic organisers for lively discussions, enabling students to articulate their insights coherently. As a post-assessment tool, these organisers offer a comprehensive way to evaluate students’ comprehension and summarization skills. Seamlessly integrate this resource into your curriculum to witness the metamorphosis of your students into articulate storytellers and critical thinkers.

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