Objective Summary

Front

What should not be included in an objective summary?

Back

The word 'I,' personal opinions, and cited text evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a statement that is completely unbiased?

Back

Objective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does a good objective summary focus on?

Back

The central idea of the text and only the details that support it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What should the second part of your topic sentence do?

Back

Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are the characteristics of an objective summary?

Back

It should be brief, accurate, and objective.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the purpose of an objective summary?

Back

To provide a concise and unbiased representation of the main ideas and supporting details of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can you ensure your summary is objective?

Back

Avoid using personal opinions and focus on the text's content.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between subjective and objective summaries?

Back

Subjective summaries include personal opinions; objective summaries do not.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a central idea in a text?

Back

The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why is it important to avoid personal pronouns in an objective summary?

Back

To maintain an unbiased and formal tone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2