SS+RIT+161-170


 * Skill: Summarize and Synthesize**


 * Title of Lesson: Summary Journal**


 * RIT Range: 161-170**

• Summarizes facts and details in short literary passages
 * Objective:**


 * ISBE Standard:**


 * Resources/Materials:**
 * Notebook (Summary Journal)
 * Selected reading materials, fiction or nonfiction (Open Court stories, books from Literature Grid, other books with multiple copies)

The story would first be read to the students. The teacher should explain that while they are listening to the story, they should be listening for the characters, setting, plot, or the author's style. The students will complete a summary journal at the end of the reading. The reading could be an entire story or even just a page or two. The summary should describe the action of the story, development of the characters, impact of the setting on the plot, comments on the author's style, or other ideas that the reader has after the reading selection. Students can be given the opportunity to share their journals with each other at the end of the session. The teacher can comment on their journals.
 * Introduction:**
 * Lesson Activity:**
 * Closure:**

The teacher can check the Summary Journal frequently and provide feedback for the student.
 * Method of Assessment/Data Collection:**