Summary vs Theme

What is the primary purpose of a summary?

• To make an argument

• To reduce information to its essential parts

• To evaluate and interpret information

• To discuss causes and effects

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is NOT a focus of analysis?

• Choosing specific elements to study

• Examining and interpreting each element

• Reducing information to essential parts

• Discussing causes and effects

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a feature of a summary?

• Discusses effectiveness

• Makes an argument

• Identifies main points or elements

• Examines each element

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a key difference between summary and analysis?

• Summary makes an argument

• Analysis reduces information

• Summary identifies main points

• Analysis presents no argument

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a characteristic of a summary?

• Makes an argument

• Discusses effectiveness

• Does not evaluate information

• Examines each element

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which activity is NOT associated with a summary?

• Identifying main points

• Evaluating information

• Reducing information

• Presenting no argument

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can a subject be expressed?

• In a paragraph

• In a word or two

• In a chapter

• In a sentence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you consider about a character to find the theme?

• Their age

• Their thoughts or statements

• Their clothing

• Their popularity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many themes should you focus on in your written analysis?

• Multiple themes.

• Two themes.

• One theme.

• As many as possible.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How should a theme be stated in a theme analysis?

• In one word.

• In one complete sentence.

• In a paragraph.

• In a list of words.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2