Mastering Non-Fiction Summarisation with Task Cards

This easy to use set of task cards has been designed to sharpen students’ skills in distilling key information from short non-fiction texts. Summarising non-fiction is a crucial skill that empowers students to extract the essence of information efficiently. Whether preparing for exams, researching,  or enhancing overall comprehension, our task cards provide an engaging and effective way to hone this essential skill.

Featuring 24 mini non-fiction texts – this set of task cards is sure to improve your students ability to summarise non-fiction texts.

How Task Cards Can Transform the Classroom

Our Non-Fiction Summarisation Task Cards are versatile and can be seamlessly integrated into classroom activities. Distribute these cards to students individually or in groups and watch as they delve into a range of non-fiction topics. Each card presents a bite-sized text, challenging students to extract the essential information and craft a concise summary. Encourage class discussions where students share their summaries, fostering a collaborative learning environment. These task cards can serve as valuable warm-up exercises, formative assessments, or independent practice, providing educators with a flexible tool to reinforce summarisation skills across various subjects. The inclusion of diverse non-fiction topics ensures students encounter a spectrum of information, preparing them for the multifaceted nature of real-world reading and analysis.

Download and Summarise Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Side version.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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