Writing Summaries

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

• using your own words

• summary being shorter than the text

• exact words from the text

• including main ideas only

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

• text features

• story elements

• topic

• details

A good objective summary....

• Is a summary sentence of the text that covers the key details.

• Identifies the topic, has all the key words, and is a complete sentence.

• Focus on the main idea of the text and only the details that support it. 

• Uses direct quotes from the text in order to let the audience know what it was about. 

Zoe is reading a nonfiction book about the history of aviation. What should be her first step in summarizing the book?

• Identifying the central idea

• Writing the conclusion

• Noting down all the details

• Discussing with Grace and David

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, including text evidence and should cover central idea and supporting details

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

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

What is the definition of a summary?

• A condensed version of text that defines your scope and focus.

• A condensed version of text that only includes the main ideas.

• A condensed version of text that gives insight on the development on a topic.

What is the first step in writing a summary?

• Create a summary outline

• Seek feedback from peers

• Read the text carefully

• Write a concise conclusion

In a group project, Anika, Isla, and Ethan are tasked with summarizing a research paper. Which of the following should Ethan avoid including in the summary?

• Key points from the research paper

• His personal opinions about the research

• Important facts from the research paper

• The author's purpose of the research paper

What is the first step to writing a summary?

• putting things in your own words

• reading the text

• underlining key information

• get rid of extra information