Summarize succinctly the main idea and supporting details (presented as text and/or visuals) in informational texts. 0701.6.5

Links verified on 3/23/2010

1. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
3. News Stories with Comprehension Quizzes [from the BBC] - (1) White loafers and passport control, (2) Hungry ferret causes rail scare, (3) Dyslexic boy's site wins top award, (4) Otters head for towns and cities, (5) Demolition fears after city blaze.
   1. News Quiz Archive - over 50 news stories from the BBC - Choose carefully, not all of these would be appropriate for 7th grade students. Also, take a look at a section of stories which include math in the news and the quiz
4. Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements
5. Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - defines each and then tells why and how to use each
6. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
7. Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
8. Reading Comprehension Quiz - ten-question multiple-choice quiz
9. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing
10. Seventh Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer.
11. Scaling Back to Essentials: Scaffolding Summarization With Fishbone Mapping -complete fishbone maps that highlight the main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text; lesson plan [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
12. Summarizing - interactive lesson and exercise
13. 'Summarising' worksheets - worksheets to print and answer keys