Grade 5 · Writing · Lesson 18

Take organized notes and summarize key facts

NOTES are short reminders of important information — not full sentences copied straight from a book or website. Strong fifth-grade note-takers pick a method that fits the source, write only what matters, and finish with a one-sentence summary in their OWN words.

What this lesson teaches

1Choose a note-taking method that fits the source
2Identify the main idea in a passage
3List supporting facts under each main idea
4Summarize notes in your own words without copying

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