MAP 4th Grade Reading

A comprehensive subject designed to help 4th graders master reading skills assessed on the MAP test, including comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Advanced Topics

Summarizing Texts

What Does It Mean to Summarize?

Summarizing means telling the most important parts of a story or text in your own words. It's like giving a short version that covers the key points.

How to Summarize Well

  • Start with the main idea.
  • Include only the most important details.
  • Leave out small or extra information.
  • Use your own words.

Why Summarize?

Summarizing helps you remember what you read, prepare for tests, and share information with friends and teachers!

Examples

  • After reading a chapter, you write a few sentences about the main events and main idea.

  • You read a news article and explain the big point and important facts to your class.

In a Nutshell

Learn to tell the short and important version of what you read.