Summarising Text Task Cards

Being able to summarise is an important comprehension strategy for students to understand. This teaching resource includes:

• five comprehension task cards; including a text to read and accompanying questions
• an enrichment task; where students use their creativity to make a product related to each text
• question worksheets for each text.

This set of task cards is the perfect addition to your English rotations when learning about summarising as a comprehension strategy.

Teaching Kids to Summarise

Teaching summarisation at an early age equips children with a valuable cognitive tool, enabling them to engage with diverse materials efficiently. Moreover, it lays the groundwork for improved communication skills, as summarising encourages clarity of thought and expression. Ultimately, introducing kids to the summarising technique cultivates a lifelong appreciation for effective reading strategies, enhancing their ability to navigate information-rich environments with confidence and comprehension.

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