PaginePaginepagineapp.comDuring summer vacation, Jayden found an old camera in Grandpa's attic.
"That camera uses film," said Grandpa. "You have to wait to see your pictures."
Jayden was used to seeing photos right away on a phone.
They bought film and took pictures of birds, trees and Grandpa's dog.
A week later, they picked up the printed photos.
Some were blurry, but the dog photo was perfect.
Jayden decided waiting made the pictures feel extra special.
| Somebody (who?) | |
|---|---|
| Wanted (what did they want?) | |
| But (what was the problem?) | |
| So (what did they do?) | |
| Then (how did it end?) |
Worksheets › Second-grade readiness › Reading & comprehension › Summarize It
Free summarizing printable for Grades 1–2 (Grandpa's Old Camera): read “Grandpa's Old Camera” and retell it with Somebody–Wanted–But–So–Then. Skill: Retells the central ideas of a reading (second-grade readiness). Level: Grade 1 & Grade 2 — also suits Year 2 (UK).
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Retells the central ideas of a reading (second-grade readiness).
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Summarize It 1: Camping in the Backyard · Summarize It 2: How Seeds Travel · Summarize It 3: The Science Fair Volcano · Summarize It 4: Bats at Night · Summarize It 5: The Class Garden · Summarize It 6: Sea Turtles · Summarize It 7: Owen's Lemonade Stand · Summarize It 8: Penguins · Summarize It 10: The Water Cycle
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