Summarizing the key elements of Charlotte's Web

This month Edgalaxy is focussing on the Children's best selling novel Charlotte's Web.

This activity will allow students to develop a better understanding of summarizing using key details.  A summary is a brief description of the events in a text or chapter.  Key details pertain to the information that is most important in understanding a text.  These two skills combined help students in gaining insight about a story or informational piece.

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Getting Children to Read Well with 'Into the Book'

 Thanks to Scott @ mytopten.com.au

Another great site for you all to bookmark for your teaching. 'Into the Book' is a magnificent site with printable lessons on various strategies for reading. Each strategy in reading has about 5-6 free activities (some hands-on, some written comprehension).