1. 659 – summarizing: telling the main idea or selection of events in your own words
650 – paraphrasing: using your own words to describe what you’ve seen, heard, or
read
The difference in summarizing and paraphrasing is …
- You have to paraphrase in order to summarize, you don’t have to summarize
in order to paraphrase
- No main idea in paraphrasing
Main Idea – State tests are a fact of life (stated main idea)
Supporting Details – Major Facts
1. Paige is a third grader who is testing for the first time
2. NCLB signed by Bush
3. Test measures what kids learn
4. Teachers might take too much time prepping kids
5. State tests are here to stay
Related facts
1. She’s excited and she doesn’t want
to miss any school
2a. Each state gets to decide what goes
on the test.
2b.NCLB affects kids grades 3-8
3. $$$ will be allocated based on results
4. Kids missed gym
5. Testing tips!

2. Main Idea
Supporting
Details
Related
Facts