Summary Non Fiction

When working on a summary, I should always...

• ...make a list.

• ...include my opinion.

• ...use quotes from the text.

• ...restate it in my own words.

I should include approxiamately____ details from the text in my summary.

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 1

Which of the following should we NOT use in our summaries?

• The main idea of the text.

• Inferences we draw from the text.

• Supporting details from the text.

• Connections to other texts.

What is the main idea of this passage and needs to be included in an effective summary? Some people believe that snow is the most beautiful type of precipitation. However, there are some misconceptions about snow. First of all, snowflakes are not frozen raindrops. They are frozen crystals formed when water vapor freezes. This process all happens in the clouds. Snowflakes are made of many snow crystals that are stuck together. Also, it is sometimes believed that no two snowflakes can be the same. This may be up for debate, but it is possible for two snowflakes to be exactly alike. It’s just that the odds are very low. There are actually six main types of snowflakes. Finally, there is a myth about snow and the groundhog. On Groundhog’s Day it is believed that if the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. According to the National Climatic Data Center, the groundhog has a 39% success rate. Clearly, snow is a fascinating form of precipitation.

• Clearly, snow is a fascinating form of participation.

• There are some misconceptions about snow.

• They are frozen crystals formed when water vapor freezes.

• It is possible for two snowflakes to be alike.

A good summary will cover what parts of a passage?

• Beginning, Middle, End, and only Important Information

• Beginning, Middle, End, and small Details

• Beginning, Middle, End, and Theme

• Beginning, Middle, End, and Protagonist

​ means to reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea

When summarizing a non-fiction text, what is the primary goal?

• To include every detail from the text

• To express personal opinions about the text

• To restate the main ideas in your own words

• To rewrite the text verbatim

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a non-fiction summary?

• Main ideas

• Supporting details

• Personal opinions

• Key facts

What is the first step in writing a summary of a non-fiction text?

• Write a detailed analysis

• Identify the main ideas

• Include personal anecdotes

• Copy the text

In a summary, how should complex ideas be presented?

• In the same complex language as the original

• In simplified language

• With added personal opinions

• With additional details