Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

Yes, of course the meaning changes because someone else is writing it.

It depends on the material and who originally wrote it.

Your summary should be________. Check all that apply:

Should cover main point and key ideas.

Should be a complete sentence or two.

What is the definition of summary?

a brief account or review of something

without personal opinion or judgment

What is the definition of objective?

without personal opinions or judgment

a brief account or review of something

What is an objective summary?

A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should not contain any opinions or bias

A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should contain some opinions and bias

A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should not contain any opinions and bias

A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should contain some opinions and bias

One thing that should not be included in an objective summary:

An interesting part of the text

Another thing that should not be included in an objective summary:

What happens in the middle of the text

How should you start an objective summary?

Name the title and author of the text

Explain what happens in the first few minutes of the text

Ask a rhetorical question about the text

How long should the average objective summary be?

As long or short as you want it

How detailed should an objective summary be?

You should only put in the major details so it's not too long.

You should never put details--no names, spoilers, or anything.

You should put in a lot of details so the reader can imagine the whole text in their head.

It's just like adding garlic to a recipe--measure the details with your heart.

Should an objective summary include the ending of the text?

Yes--you're supposed to summarize the entire text, whether or not the reader has read it before.

No--you shouldn't spoil the text for anyone who hasn't read it.

No--that would be too much detail.

Yes--the only purpose of the objective summary is to spoil the ending for people who don't care about that kind of thing.

Which answer below is the best objective summary?

In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, an overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.

Finding Nemo is my favorite movie. Everyone should watch it. Dory is my favorite character because she is so goofy and fun, but she also cares about Marlin and Nemo.

Have you ever watched Finding Nemo ? If not, you should--it's so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? Watch to find out!

An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.

How many quotes from the text can I put in an objective summary?

Only one or two of the best ones!

Your objective summary can just be a small section of the actual text, word for word.

You should have a few because you're writing about the text, so you need evidence.

What is the primary purpose of writing an objective summary?

To give a brief overview of the main points without personal bias

To provide a detailed analysis of the text

To express personal opinions about the text

To rewrite the text in your own words

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first step to writing an objective summary is:

Check your facts

Choose what's important

Stick to the facts

Put it in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The second step to writing an objective summary is:

Check your facts

Choose what's important

Stick to the facts

Put it in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The third step to writing an objective summary is:

Check your facts

Choose what's important

Stick to the facts

Put it in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The last step in writing an objective summary is:

Check your facts

Choose what's important

Stick to the facts

Put it in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

an overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions.

Problem and Solution

Objective Summary

Propel the Action

Technical Meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions

Objective summary

Overview

Setting

Figurative Language

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Your summary should be objective.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Writing Objective Summary

The first step to writing an objective summary is:

The second step to writing an objective summary is:

The third step to writing an objective summary is:

The last step in writing an objective summary is:

an overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions.

An overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions

Your summary should be objective.

Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

What strategy do you use when you write a fiction objective summary?

Your summary should be________. Check all that apply:

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