Description

This printable resource includes short stories to teach summarizing using who, what, when, where, and why worksheets, graphic organizers, and teaching slides that guide students through identifying the 5Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and help them master the art of summarizing.

This engaging and easy-to-use resource is perfect for upper elementary students (grades 3–5). It helps students understand what to include and what to leave out when summarizing fiction or nonfiction texts.

✨ What’s Included in Who What When Where Why Worksheets?:

✅ 20 original short stories written for upper elementary readers
✅ “Who, What, When, Where, Why” graphic organizers for each story
✅ Answer keys for teachers
✅ Anchor Charts
• What Summarizing Is
• Do’s and Don’ts of Summarizing
• Summary Sentence Starters
✅ Blank short story chart to create your own

Click here for more ➡️SUMMARY PRACTICE

• Identifying main ideas
• Determining important details
• Writing concise summaries
• Using the 5Ws to understand text
• Comparing retelling vs. summarizing