Crafting Effective Summary Paragraphs

What is the main objective of this video?

• To discuss different types of texts

• To explain the importance of guided notes

• To help understand the basics of writing an objective summary

• To teach how to write a persuasive essay

What should you do every time you see the pencil icon in the video?

• Ask a question

• Rewind the video

• Skip to the next section

• Pause the video and take notes

What is the goal of a summary?

• To condense an original work into a shorter form

• To rewrite the text verbatim

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To include personal opinions

What does 'objective' mean in the context of an objective summary?

• Excluding any sense of opinion

• Summarizing only the parts you agree with

• Including personal opinions

• Adding new ideas

What are the three parts of a good summary topic sentence?

• Summary, analysis, and conclusion

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Title, strong verb, and big picture

• Title, author, and main idea

Which of the following is a strong verb to use in a topic sentence?

• Mentions

• Tells about

• Is about

• Explains

What should the second sentence of a summary include?

• A personal opinion

• A question for the reader

• A detailed analysis

• The author's content and purpose

What is the purpose of identifying the author's content?

• To make the summary longer

• To add personal opinions

• To rewrite the text verbatim

• To understand the types of details used

What should you avoid when writing an objective summary?

• Using first or second person

• Identifying key details

• Using strong verbs

• Including the main idea

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in a summary?

• To summarize the introduction

• To add personal opinions

• To restate the main idea in a new way

• To introduce new ideas