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Summarizing Fiction and Nonfiction
Grade 4 reading & writing worksheet: Writing one-paragraph summaries of fiction and nonfiction texts — 10 problems. No answer key — none needed for this sheet. Write one-paragraph summaries of fiction stories and nonfiction passages.
10 problems · Difficulty: medium
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- Grade
- Grade 4
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 5 · worksheet
- Answer key
- None — no key needed
- Class time
- about 15 min
What's inside
- 1. Read this passage: Maya found a small kitten hiding under a bush in her backyard. The kitten was wet and shivering. Maya brought the kitten inside and dried it with a soft towel. She gave it some warm milk. The kitten purred and fell asleep in Maya's lap. Write a summary of this passage.
- 2. Read this passage: Butterflies go through four stages of life. First, they are tiny eggs on leaves. Next, they hatch into caterpillars that eat a lot of food. Then they form a hard shell called a chrysalis. Finally, they come out as beautiful butterflies with colorful wings. Write a summary of this passage.
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Grade 4 reading & writing worksheet: Writing one-paragraph summaries of fiction and nonfiction texts. 5 pages, 10 problems. No answer key — none needed for this sheet. Printable PDF, print-and-go.
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- 10 problems across 5 pages
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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Grade 4 Reading & Writing — Writing one-paragraph summaries of fiction and nonfiction texts.
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10 problems.
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