Summarizing Nonfiction Texts
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on key strategies for summarizing nonfiction texts, including identifying main ideas and supporting details.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice summarizing nonfiction texts.
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). The canyon is home to many different plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each year to hike, raft, and enjoy the breathtaking views. Geologists have studied the Grand Canyon for centuries, as its exposed rock layers tell a story of billions of years of Earth's history.
1. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage about the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon is a popular place for hiking.
The Grand Canyon is a large, diverse, and historically significant natural wonder.
The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona, United States.
Geologists study the Grand Canyon to learn about Earth's history.
2. When summarizing, you should include the idea and important details, but leave out information.
3. In your own words, explain why it is important to summarize nonfiction texts.
4. A good summary includes every single detail from the original text.
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Use the words below to complete the sentences.
To write a good summary, you need to identify the and the most important . Then, retell the information in your , making sure it is .