Grade 3 · Reading · Lesson 38

Create Illustrated Story Summaries

An illustrated story summary is a creative way to show that you understood a story. Instead of writing a long retelling, you choose the most important moments, write brief captions for each, and add illustrations that bring those moments to life. The result is a visual map of the story that anyone can understand at a glance.

What this lesson teaches

1Summarize a story by identifying its beginning, middle, and end
2Select the most important events to include in a story summary
3Create an illustrated summary that combines visuals and concise writing

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