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?

His personal opinions about the research

Key points from the research paper

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

is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points

Which best describes a summary?

the main ideas and important details of a text

a really long detailed piece of writing

the entire text told in your own words

a dumb thing that teachers make you write

What does it mean to summarize ?

to briefly restate the central ideas and important details of a text in your own words

to retell as much information as possible from the text

to write a blurb, encouraging people to read the text

When summarizing a story you must include...

The most significant information

include the key points of a text

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.

The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.

The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is false?

The Summary is one isolated thought in a passage.

The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

The Summary is what all or most of the sentences or paragraphs are about.

The Summary is usually found in more than just one sentence of the passage

Taking note of any repeated words, phrases, or ideas throughout a text can help you determine....

the central idea(s) of the text

boring facts from interesting facts

When summarizing , you should NEVER include....

important supporting details that go with the central ideas

the title, author, and text type

What is the primary purpose of writing a summary?

C) To condense the main ideas of the text into a shorter form

A) To provide a detailed analysis of the text

B) To list all the minor details of the text

D) To rewrite the text in a different style

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective summary?

C) It focuses on the main ideas and essential details

A) It includes personal opinions and interpretations

B) It is longer than the original text

D) It uses complex and technical language

Writing Summaries

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

text features

story elements

topic

details

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Writing Summaries

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

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

A good objective summary....

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

Your summary should

Your summary should

What is the definition of a summary?

What is the first step in writing a summary?

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?

What is the first step to writing a summary?

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