We can use our own words to tell someone about a story we read or heard. We do this by remembering and telling the main idea and important details. This is called summarizing a story.
Let's practice summarizing the main idea and details from a story.
The storm began gently. At first, the wind got a little stronger. Then it started to rain, and the wind grew harsh. The rain slashed sideways, and waves of water rushed across the road. Before the day was over, it was a full hurricane! Everyone stayed inside and hoped the storm would soon pass.