Summary writing

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

• using your own words

• summary being shorter than the text

• the summary should be longer than the original text

• including main ideas only

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

When you write the events you'll want to paraphrase them. Paraphrasing means...

• to list chronologically

• to list objectively

• to write to five sentences or less

• to use your own words

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

A shortened retelling of the important parts of a text or story

• Review

• Paraphrase

• Summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

_____ is shorter than the original text

• A paraphrase

• A summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the purpose for using transitional words?

• To create more work

• To become a successful writer

• To help your reader follow your ideas

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

When writing a summary, you should ask yourself:  "Do you need this information to understand the text?"

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Your summary should

• should be just a word or two

• be in complete sentences, in your own words and should cover the central idea and supporting details

• complete sentences, covers central idea in your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.4