Writing an Objective Summary: Demonstration and Practice
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Easy
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Ethan Morris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal when writing an objective summary?
To include as many interesting facts as possible
To focus on the central ideas and key supporting details
To provide a detailed analysis of the text
To express personal opinions about the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following should be omitted in an objective summary?
Main arguments
Minor details
Key supporting details
Central ideas
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three parts of the topic sentence in an objective summary?
Summary, analysis, and critique
Title, author, and publication date
Introduction, body, and conclusion
Name it, verb it, and central idea
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a suitable summary verb?
Questions
Criticizes
Describes
Argues
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When summarizing key ideas, what should you do if the text does not have headings?
Summarize only the introduction
Pick details from the beginning, middle, and end
Focus only on the conclusion
Include every minor detail
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if the article has headings?
Summarize only the first heading
Pick one or two essential details from each heading
Ignore the headings and summarize the text as a whole
Include every detail under each heading
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transition words in a summary?
To make the summary longer
To include more details from the text
To connect ideas and ensure the summary flows smoothly
To add personal opinions
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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