Description

Teaching students how to write clear, concise summaries can be challenging. Use the Somebody Wanted But So Then (SWBST) graphic organizer and the ” How to Write a Summary ” resource to give students a simple structure they can use to identify key details and turn them into strong summaries.

This print-and-go template resource provides everything students need to learn, practice, and master summary writing using both fiction and nonfiction texts.

What’s Included in Somebody Wanted But So Then SWBST Graphic Organizer?

✔ Student-friendly explanation of the SWBST strategy
✔ Anchor chart/reference pages
✔ Multiple graphic organizers for differentiation
✔ Sentence starters & transition words
✔ Summary writing templates (scaffolded to independent)
✔ Student checklist for self-assessment
✔ 20 original reading passages

• Fiction and nonfiction
• Short and extended texts
  ✔ Answer keys for all passages
  ✔ Exit tickets response sheets for quick assessment

Perfect For:

• 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
• Whole-group instruction
• Small groups & intervention
• Independent practice
• Test prep
• Sub plans
• Writing centers

This no-prep resource covers the following reading skills:

• Summarizing fiction and nonfiction
• Identifying main ideas
• Understanding problems & solutions
• Writing clear, organized paragraphs
•  Using text evidence

Geared towards Upper Elementary

In fourth and fifth grade, students are expected to move beyond retelling into summarizing — selecting and conveying the most important information in a shorter form. This Somebody Wanted But So Then Graphic Organizer bundle scaffolds that transition with structured supports and gradually increasing independence.

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