Grade 5ELARTEKS 5.7D

Grade 5 ELAR TEKS 5.7D:Retell and Summarize

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Retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

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      TEKS 5.7D: Retell and Summarize

      • Paraphrase and Summarize

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can retell, paraphrase, and summarize a text by focusing on the most important ideas and putting them in the correct order.

        Focuses On:

        • Completing the missing parts of a summary
        • Choosing the best summary
        • Paraphrasing parts of a text

        Builds On:

        4.7D

        Retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

        Next Level:

        6.6D

        Paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

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        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of summarizing and paraphrasing texts. Students begin by sorting words by syllables and exploring what a summary is by looking at the main idea and details.


        The three instructional blocks in this lesson focus on summarizing, paraphrasing and analyzing a variety of texts. In the first instructional block students identify the important components of a summary and complete the missing parts of a given summary.


        In the second instructional, students are asked to paraphrase certain parts of a text and to analyze paraphrases for common mistakes.


        In the final instructional block, students analyze given summaries to determine common mistakes. Students choose the correct summary and explain why other summaries are not the best choice.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to provide practice and analysis.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Retell and Summarize to 5th graders?

      To teach Retell and Summarize to 5th grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 5.7D asks students to retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 5.7D walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 5.7D in 5th grade ELAR?

      TEKS 5.7D is a 5th grade ELAR standard for Retell and Summarize. It requires students to retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 5 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 5.7D lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 5.7D lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Retell and Summarize ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 5 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 5th grade Retell and Summarize?

      TEKS 5.7D (Retell and Summarize) covers the following 5th grade ELAR skills: students learn to retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order. Free resources for this standard include Paraphrase and Summarize.

      How is TEKS 5.7D assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 5.7D is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 5 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 5.7D is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Retell and Summarize in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.