In class, we've discussed the difference between a retell and a summary. Remember that a RETELL includes DETAILS and a SUMMARY is only the BIG IDEAS (think running along the details and jumping from big idea to big idea like we did in class using Corduroy!).
Using the book you're reading at home, write a summary based on the section you read this week.
FOR FICTION:
Include the title, author, main idea and SOMEBODY, WANTED, BUT, SO, THEN.
FOR NONFICTION:
Include the title, author, main idea and three details to support your main idea using words such as first, next, then, and finally.
Fiction Example: In the book, The Willoughbys, by Lois Lowry, the main idea is about kids who want to get rid of their parents, and the parents who want to get rid of their kids. In chapter 4, entitled "The Odious Nanny", Nanny joins the Willoughby family. The children want to test Nanny to see what she'll be like compared to their parents. Barnaby A and B and Jane like Nanny, but Tim is not so sure. (So) When Nanny learns about Tim's point game, she quickly gives the others points for trying their oatmeal, and takes points away from Tim for not eating his. Then, Tim scowls as he realizes the power he holds over his siblings is quickly deteriorating under Nanny's rules.
Nonfiction Example: In the article, "Susie Sausage Just One of Many New Shopkins Toys," by writers at the Washington Post, the main idea is how Shopkins have become a popular, best-selling toy in 2016. First, Shopkins are tiny toys that look like something you can find at a grocery store like cookies and carrots. Next, many believe that Shopkins are popular because they are easy to collect and the company wanted to cater to girls. In addition, the company is creating a new toy about every six months, which maintains interest. Finally, Shopkins are one of the toys on the "Hot Toy List" that also sell at an inexpensive price.
(See the article here: https://newsela.com/articles/shopkins-toys/id/24269/)