Summarizing Nonfiction Texts - Writing a Non-Fiction Summary Paragraph - OLC4O
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Teach students to write a nonfiction summary paragraph using the slideshow lesson, worksheets, and information article provided. Students are introduced to the “OUTLINE" method, an acronym for summarizing nonfiction texts. Prepare for the OSSLT, teach the OLC4O / OSSLC course, or coach essential literacy with this engaging lesson. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!
Included with this Summarizing Non-Fiction Texts Lesson:
✏️ Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDF
- Explore characteristics of a nonfiction summary
- Read examples of proper summary paragraphs
- Practice writing a nonfiction summary using the strategies provided
✏️ Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Guided Note - Digital & Print
✏️ Information Article: “Why is Plastic Harmful?” - Digital & Print
✏️ OUTLINE Graphic Organizer - Digital & Print
✏️ Detailed Answer Key
✏️ 4-Level Writing Rubric - Editable & Ready-to-Print
✏️ Teacher Instructions for using this resource
How to use this Lesson for Writing a Nonfiction Summary:
This lesson teaches students how to write a nonfiction summary and explores examples of proper summary paragraphs. Students will identify what to include in a summary paragraph and what to leave out in order to solidify their understanding of this form of writing. They will use strategies to highlight important details from the text and compile them into a summary paragraph.
You can begin this lesson with the Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Slideshow Lesson. This lesson is formatted for both Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®. Students will explore the characteristics of a proper non-fiction summary and discuss why they should not include opinions, inferences, or unrelated details. They will also examine different forms of media and select the most accurate nonfiction summary from examples provided.
As you work through the lesson with your students, they can fill out the corresponding Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Guided Note. This graphic organizer prompts students to make note of important information from the slideshow lesson.
Students will also be introduced to the “OUTLINE” method, an acronym for summarizing nonfiction texts. This writing strategy prompts students to identify the main idea and supporting details of a nonfiction text and compile this information into a summary paragraph.
Students can practice applying the “OUTLINE” method to the information article provided: “Why is Plastic Harmful?”. This article explores the harmful effects of plastic waste on the environment and our health.
Students will use the OUTLINE Graphic Organizer to write their nonfiction summary paragraph. This worksheet is also applicable to any nonfiction text.
To consolidate this activity, a detailed answer key has been provided.
To evaluate students' writing, a 4-level rubric has also been included. This rubric provides success criteria aligned with the Ontario curriculum and comes in both editable and ready-to-print formats to meet the needs of your unique classroom.
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