Lesson Plan

Writing a Summary: “Middle Ages” Excerpt 1

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What's this all about? Scholars learn the importance of summarizing skills using a summary writing graphic organizer. They work with an elbow partner to discuss summaries and complete the organizer using Middle Ages Excerpt 1. Learners then use information from the completed graphic organizer to write a summary on their lined paper. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide a model summary for pupils to analyze
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson three of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 1
  • Order of lessons matters
  • Requires lined paper
Pros
  • Offers ideas for meeting the needs of struggling readers
  • Incorporates writing with reading
Cons
  • None
Common Core