Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Lesson 1
Review the work from the previous task: Explain that a summary is a main idea and the most important key ideas.

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Use 3 methods to make a summary:
T(Write)PS, Small Group Discussion, and Whole Class Discussion

Discuss other things where you can use this skill to save time in explaining information to someone:
*graphs and tables
*how to play a game
*the message of a piece of art
*sharing what a book is 'like'
*checking to see if someone understands