teaching resource

Summarizing Nonfiction Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  30 Jan 2024

Guide students along their summarizing journey with this set of nonfiction texts on task cards for students to summarize.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  4 - 6

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teaching resource

Summarizing Nonfiction Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  30 Jan 2024

Guide students along their summarizing journey with this set of nonfiction texts on task cards for students to summarize.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  4 - 6

Guide students along their summarizing journey with this set of nonfiction texts on task cards for students to summarize.

Mastering Nonfiction Summarization 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. summarizing 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 summarize non-fiction texts.

How Task Cards Can Transform the Classroom

Our Non-Fiction summarization 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 summarization 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 Summarize 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 teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.


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