Somebody Wanted But So Then | FREE Fiction Summary Writing Plan

Help students summarize fiction without retelling every single detail!

This FREE Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then (SWBST) summary resource gives elementary students a simple structure for identifying the most important parts of a story and turning them into a concise summary.

Use it during whole-group reading, small groups, literacy centers, independent reading, tutoring, or homeschool instruction. It is especially useful for students who understand a story but need support deciding which details belong in a summary.

Great for: reading comprehension, summarizing, story elements, written response, small groups, and literacy centers.

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