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Short and Sweet Summaries
Short and Sweet Summaries
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Short and Sweet Summaries
Third Grade
Reading
Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.
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Short and Sweet Summaries
Short and Sweet Summaries
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Short and Sweet Summaries
Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Write a Simple Summary
Write a Simple Summary
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Write a Simple Summary
Third Grade
Reading
Teach your students to write a simple summary using an easy-to-follow set of keywords.
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Write a Simple Summary
Write a Simple Summary
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Write a Simple Summary
Teach your students to write a simple summary using an easy-to-follow set of keywords.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Summary High Five
Summary High Five
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Summary High Five
Third Grade
Reading
Children are introduced to a helpful, five-word mnemonic device for remembering what to include in a fiction summary.
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Summary High Five
Summary High Five
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Summary High Five
Children are introduced to a helpful, five-word mnemonic device for remembering what to include in a fiction summary.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Chapter Summaries
Chapter Summaries
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Chapter Summaries
Second Grade
Reading
Tuck this chapter summary chart into reading workshop folders to help students keep track of longer chapter books. When they finish the book, have them look back at this to create a whole-book summary!
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Chapter Summaries
Chapter Summaries
Worksheet
Chapter Summaries
Tuck this chapter summary chart into reading workshop folders to help students keep track of longer chapter books. When they finish the book, have them look back at this to create a whole-book summary!
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Summary with Time Order Words
Summary with Time Order Words
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Summary with Time Order Words
Third Grade
Reading
Use this exercise with your students to create short summaries with transition words.
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Summary with Time Order Words
Summary with Time Order Words
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Summary with Time Order Words
Use this exercise with your students to create short summaries with transition words.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Chapter Summary
Chapter Summary
Worksheet
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Chapter Summary
Third Grade
Reading
Here's a chapter summary guide where your child can jot down the characters in a chapter, his favorite character and even predict what will happen next.
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Chapter Summary
Chapter Summary
Worksheet
Chapter Summary
Here's a chapter summary guide where your child can jot down the characters in a chapter, his favorite character and even predict what will happen next.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
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Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
Second Grade
Reading
Then what happened? In this activity, students will choose stop and jot sticky notes from different parts of the story to practice their sequencing and summarizing skills as they respond to questions about the literature.
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Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
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Stop & Jot Sticky Note Sequencing
Then what happened? In this activity, students will choose stop and jot sticky notes from different parts of the story to practice their sequencing and summarizing skills as they respond to questions about the literature.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Retelling Folktales and Fables
Retelling Folktales and Fables
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Retelling Folktales and Fables
Second Grade
Reading
After reading a fable or folktale, students will use this cute graphic organizer to record the most important things that happened in the beginning, middle, and end. Then they'll try their hand at identifying the moral of the story.
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Retelling Folktales and Fables
Retelling Folktales and Fables
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Retelling Folktales and Fables
After reading a fable or folktale, students will use this cute graphic organizer to record the most important things that happened in the beginning, middle, and end. Then they'll try their hand at identifying the moral of the story.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Summarizing and Order of Events
Summarizing and Order of Events
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Summarizing and Order of Events
Third Grade
Reading
Learn the basics of summary and identifying the order of events — then try your hand at it!
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Summarizing and Order of Events
Summarizing and Order of Events
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Summarizing and Order of Events
Learn the basics of summary and identifying the order of events — then try your hand at it!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
My Vacation (Part Two)
My Vacation (Part Two)
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My Vacation (Part Two)
Third Grade
Reading
In the second part of this story, a child observes the lead-up to a camping trip.
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My Vacation (Part Two)
My Vacation (Part Two)
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My Vacation (Part Two)
In the second part of this story, a child observes the lead-up to a camping trip.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Chapter Map
Chapter Map
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Chapter Map
Third Grade
Reading
Learning to read chapter books and summarize the key components is an important skill for young readers. Use this handy guide to assist your child in writing about the characters, setting, conflict, and goals in the book they are reading.
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Chapter Map
Chapter Map
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Chapter Map
Learning to read chapter books and summarize the key components is an important skill for young readers. Use this handy guide to assist your child in writing about the characters, setting, conflict, and goals in the book they are reading.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
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Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
Third Grade
Reading
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: A Simple Summary.
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Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: A Simple Summary
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: A Simple Summary.
Third Grade
Reading
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About 3rd Grade Fiction Common Core Summarize And Retell Worksheets

On Education.com, third-grade fiction common core summarize and retell worksheets provide students with practice in reading comprehension, critical thinking, and storytelling. These materials align with classroom standards and emphasize engaging activities that help young learners grasp main ideas, details, and story structure. Parents and teachers can use ready-to-print worksheets and exercises to support structured learning at home or in the classroom.

This page offers a variety of 3rd grade fiction reading resources including printable practice sheets, story retell exercises, guided reading activities, and digital prompts. Each worksheet is designed to reinforce key literacy skills like identifying story elements, sequencing events, and summarizing content. materials help young readers build confidence and develop stronger reading and writing abilities.

Teachers and parents can incorporate these worksheets into daily literacy practice, small group instruction, or homework activities. Using accessible, hands-on content, educators can track progress while fostering a love of reading and storytelling. Expect thoughtfully designed worksheets that make learning engaging and effective.