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Grades 6–8 ELA Activity Set 2: Summarize an Informational Text and More

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Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.

Resource 1: Write Text Messages Between Characters

Write a text message exchange between two characters in a story you have read recently. What will that exchange reveal about the characters' personalities and relationships?

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Resource 2: Summarize an Informational Text

Read the informational text "Is Talent Enough?" Then, write a summary of the key ideas.

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