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I'm Thankful I Can Summarize

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Students summarize a selected piece od nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a nonfiction article concerning Thanksgiving. They write a summary paragraph using the five step process outlined by the instructor.

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summarizing, thanksgiving, Holidays

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summarization, thanksgiving, english language arts
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3rd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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