Here’s the completed summary based on the passage “The Lion and the Mouse”:
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1. Somebody: (Who was the main character?)
The Lion — he is the central figure whose actions and decisions drive the story, though the Mouse plays a crucial role in the resolution.
2. Wanted: (What did the character want to happen?)
The
Lion wanted to
swallow the Mouse after being awakened by it running on him — he saw the Mouse as an annoyance or prey.
3. But: (What was the problem?)
The
Lion got caught in a trap set by hunters and was tied to a tree, unable to escape — his strength was useless against ropes.
4. So: (How did the character try to solve the problem?)
The
Mouse, remembering the Lion’s mercy,
gnawed through the ropes binding the Lion to free him.
5. Then: (What was the solution?/How did the story end?)
The
Mouse successfully freed the Lion, proving that even small creatures can help powerful ones — the Lion was grateful and learned not to underestimate others.
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6. Summarize the story in your own words. You should have 5 sentences.
A lion woke up angry when a tiny mouse ran over him, and he was about to eat it. The mouse begged for mercy, promising to help the lion someday, and the lion laughed but let it go. Later, hunters trapped the lion and tied him to a tree, leaving him helpless. The mouse remembered its promise, found the lion, and chewed through the ropes to set him free. In the end, the lion learned that kindness and small acts of courage can make a big difference, no matter how big or small you are.
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✔ This summary follows the SWBST (Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then) structure and uses all the key events from the fable to create a clear, concise retelling.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of summarizing worksheet 3rd grade.
