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Summarize a Text

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

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Summarize a Text
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A summary does what?

nothing

tells an opinion

makes an educated guess

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

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

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

The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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

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

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 
The Summary of this passage is:

Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.

The camels were swatting flies with their tails.

 It was really hot at the zoo.

Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
 The Summary of this passage is:

Jenny likes bright colors.

Jenny was going to paint her room.

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Summarize the following passage in one sentence: "Jake was fascinated by space. He spent hours looking through his telescope, observing the stars and planets. He dreamed of becoming an astronaut and exploring the universe."

Jake disliked space and avoided looking through his telescope.

Jake was fascinated by space and dreamed of becoming an astronaut.

Jake wanted to be a teacher.

Jake was afraid of the dark.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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