Use each prompt to summarise the story. Then write it as one or two sentences.
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Free 2nd grade reading worksheet: summarise a story in one sentence with the Somebody–Wanted–But–So–Then strategy. Works with any book from the free Pagine library. Skill: Reading skill: summarise it: somebody wanted but so then. Level: Grade 2 — also suits Year 3 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 2 (ages 7–8), but use it with any child who is ready.
Reading skill: summarise it: somebody wanted but so then.
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