English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Summarising Non-Fiction Main Ideas
Determine two or more main ideas of an informational text and explain how they are supported by key details, then summarise the text without personal opinions
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — comparing texts, analysing how authors use evidence and perspective, integrating information from multiple sources, and supporting their interpretations with quotes and reasoning.
Evidence of understanding
- Identify the main ideas in each section of an informational article
- List key details that support each main idea in a multi-paragraph text
- Write an objective summary capturing the main ideas without adding personal opinions
Assessment prompt
After reading a long non-fiction article, can Summarising Non-Fiction Main Ideas identify two or three main ideas it covers and write a brief summary that captures all of them — without adding their own opinions?
Standards alignment
RI.5.2US · ccss-ela
RI.5.2
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 5