Summarizing Nonfiction

Summarizing Nonfiction

8th Grade

18 Qs

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Summarizing Nonfiction

Summarizing Nonfiction

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of paraphrasing information in nonfiction?

To change the meaning of the information

To confuse the reader

To make the information more difficult to understand

To present information in a different way while retaining the same meaning.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using graphics, such as charts or diagrams, in nonfiction texts?

To visually represent data or information

To make the text more difficult to understand

To add unnecessary decoration

To confuse readers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to summarizing a passage?
Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary.
Put the first important thing you see down without even reading the passage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus when identifying main ideas in nonfiction?

Identifying supporting details

Determining the central theme or topic

Analyzing the author's tone

Summarizing the conclusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using bold or italicized text in nonfiction?

To emphasize important information or indicate titles

To indicate that the information is not important

To add decorative elements to the text

To make the text easier to read

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a question says "Which summary is the best," that means I should chose the one that comes closest to being perfect.

true

false

Sometimes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seem busy, and you never see an ant just laying around doing nothing. They carry food, build tunnels, or defend the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

The Summary of this passage is:

Ants are hard workers.

Ants carry many things.

Some ants may bite you.

Some ants help take care of the queen.

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