What is a Somebody Wanted But So Then chart?

It is a five row chart with Somebody (the character), Wanted (the goal), But (the problem), So (what they did) and Then (how it ended). Children write a few words in each row, then turn the rows into sentences.

How do I help my child leave out small details?

Ask whether the story or text would still make sense without the detail. On the informational pages, children check three important details out of six, which gives practice choosing what matters.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All ten summarizing sheets have an answer key, with a sample summary for the written part.

How many 3rd Grade summarizing worksheets are there?

13 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are summarizing worksheets for?

These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these summarizing worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these summarizing worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

3rd Grade Summarizing Worksheets

Ages 8-9 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Grade3rd Grade

TopicMain Idea and Details

Summarize the Story of the Snowy Bus Stop

Grade3rd Grade

TopicMain Idea and Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

A summary tells the most important parts in a few sentences and leaves out small details. For a story, that is who it is about, what they wanted, what got in the way and how it ended (RL.3.2). For a text, it is the main idea and the key details (RI.3.2).

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