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What is the best summary of this advertisement?

• Most newspapers want flexible workers. They want people who are able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.

• A small newspaper is looking to hire writers. They would like someone who is detail-oriented, can work under pressure, and have flexible hours.

• Writers at newspapers work long hours. They often have to work at night or on weekends. They also have to deal with stress.

• You need experience to get a good job. For example, in order to get a writing job, it is helpful to have some writing experience.

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When writing a summary for an INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to consider?

• characters

• solution

• details and facts

• conflict

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Summary

• a general agreement

• covering the main points

• to foretell

• a category of literature

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Summarize

• Figure out

• Tells the most important ideas

• Show

• Give an example of

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To provide a brief overview of the main points and key details

• To analyze the author's writing style

• To critique the text

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When summarizing a text, it is important to:

• Include your personal opinion about the text.

• Focus only on the details and examples.

• Capture the essential points and main ideas.

• Rewrite the text in a longer form to cover all points.

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Summarize the following text in one sentence: "Exercise is important for maintaining good health. It helps improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, and boost mental well-being. Regular physical activity can lead to a healthier and happier life."

• Exercise helps improve cardiovascular fitness.

• Exercise is important for maintaining good health and well-being.

• Exercise strengthens muscles.

• Exercise boosts mental well-being.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Using text evidence, summarize the following passage: "Climate change is causing more frequent and severe weather events. Scientists have observed an increase in hurricanes, floods, and droughts. These changes are attributed to rising global temperatures and increased greenhouse gas emissions."

• Climate change is causing more frequent and severe weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, due to rising global temperatures and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Climate change is a serious issue.

• Scientists are studying climate change.

• Weather events are becoming more severe.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the first step in creating a concise summary?

• Write down every detail from the text

• Identify the main ideas and key details

• Add your personal opinion

• Count the number of paragraphs

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Summarize the key details of the following text: "The process of photosynthesis involves the absorption of light by chlorophyll, the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, and the storage of energy in the form of glucose."

• Photosynthesis is a process that involves light absorption, conversion of carbon dioxide and water, and energy storage.

• Photosynthesis is a process that plants use to make food.

• Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

• Photosynthesis is essential for plant survival.

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