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1st Grade Summarizing Resources

41 resources

1st Grade Summarizing Resources

41 resources

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Worksheet1st GradeNarrative Pyramid Worksheet

UsingNarrative Pyramid Worksheet, studentstake notes on a story using this graphic organizer in order to summarize a book or story.

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Worksheet1st GradeBeginning, Middle, and End Worksheet

A reusable Beginning, Middle, and End Worksheet that helps 1st graders retell any story in order across three clear sections. Perfect for building sequencing and summarizing skills with every book they read.

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Worksheet1st GradeMaking A Sandwich Sequencing Worksheet

A picture-based Making A Sandwich Sequencing Worksheet that asks 1st graders to number six peanut butter and jelly steps in order, then name what the whole set shows. Answer key included for fast, no-prep retelling practice.

Activity
Activity1st GradeSequence of Events Activity

Using Sequence of Events Activity,students retell familiar stories, including key details with support and prompting.

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Worksheet1st GradeRetelling A Story Worksheet

This Retelling a Story Worksheet gives 1st Grade readers a short story to sequence and retell in their own words, with a full answer key included, so comprehension practice is ready to print.

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Worksheet1st GradeBrushing Your Teeth Sequencing Worksheet

Using Brushing Your Teeth Sequencing Worksheet, students practice brushing teeth correctly using the steps and graphics provided.

Assessment
Assessment1st GradeDescribing Sarah Plain and Tall Worksheet

Using this Describing Sarah Plain and Tall Worksheet, students read Sarah Plain and Tall and write response based on what they read.

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Worksheet1st GradeDraw A Story Worksheet

UsingDraw A Story Worksheet, students draw a picture and then write a story using the picture as inspiration.

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Worksheet1st GradeReading Response Journal

Using this Reading Response Journal, students fill out the form and answer the reading response questions and also draw a picture of their favorite part of the story.

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Worksheet1st GradeTelling About the Story Worksheet

Using Telling About the Story Worksheet,students retell the story by writing about the main characters, setting, and major events.

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Assessment1st GradeFables The Fox and The Grapes Worksheet

Using this Fables The Fox and The Grapes Worksheet, students read The Fox and The Grapes and write response based on what they read.

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Worksheet1st GradeCharacter and Settings Worksheet

Using Character and Settings Worksheet,students retell the story by describing the story elements of any given story.

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Assessment1st GradeRetelling the Story The Three Little Pigs Worksheet

Using Retelling the Story The Three Little Pigs Worksheet,students retell the story by writing what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

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Assessment1st GradeTell About the Story Worksheet

Using Tell About the Story Worksheet,students retell the story by describing the story elements of any given story to build reading comprehension skills.

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Assessment1st GradeRetelling The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

Using Retelling The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet,students retell the story by writing what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

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Assessment1st GradeFables The Lion and The Mouse Worksheet

Using this Fables The Lion and The Mouse Worksheet, students read The Lion and The Mouse and write response based on what they read.

Activity
Activity1st GradeWhat's the Moral of the Story Activity

Using What's the Moral of the Story Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

Assessment
Assessment1st GradeDescribing Arthur's Computer Disaster Worksheet

Using this Describing Arthur's Computer Disaster Worksheet, students read Arthur's Computer Disaster to write about how you have experienced something similar to Arthur's troubles.

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Assessment1st GradeDescribing Who Has Seen the Wind Worksheet

Using this Describing Who Has Seen the Wind Worksheet, students read Sarah Plain and Tall and write response based on what they read.

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Worksheet1st GradePlanting A Seed Sequencing Worksheet

Using Planting A Seed Sequencing Worksheet, students cut out the sentences and glue them into the correct order so the story makes sense.