Time Capsule Reading Comprehension Activity | Summarizing the Main Idea Creative Writing Lesson

Time Capsule Reading Comprehension Activity | Summarizing the Main Idea Creative Writing Lesson

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Are you in need of a creative way for your students to find the main idea or summary of any assigned text or reading? This time capsule guide will help students summarize any historical, fictional, non-fictional, article or text book reading using illustration and writing. The following items are included in the student directions:

What's Included:

  • A complete set of teacher directions to help you know how to incorporate this resource.

  • Two time capsule templates. Each template is the same concept, but the capsule itself has a different shape for personal preference.

  • This includes a printable, pdf version for students to illustrate and write on. Also included is a link to access a digital, GOOGLE Drive version for a trip to the lab, schools that are 1:1, or those that prefer a digital version.

The summary template is very clear and on point for students to understand. You can use it for any subject matter or class! This is no-prep for the teacher, so you can keep being the awesome teacher that you are! Enjoy!

Ideas For Use:

  • Summaries current events and news with items from the day

  • Pair with an article or text book reading to summarize main ideas

  • Have students tell about their summer by putting items in their capsule

  • Reflect on their school year by putting items in their time capsule

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What Teachers Are Saying:

  • "This is a great way for students to show their understanding of a reading!" - Rebecca ★★★★★

  • "This resource has helped me to stretch my thinking about how to present these concepts." - Caroline ★★★★★

  • "This is a creative way to teach an essential skill to history students--thank you!" - Leah ★★★★★

Thank You!

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