Understanding Non-Fiction Summaries

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction summary?

• To retell the entire text in detail

• To provide a short retelling focusing on the main idea and details

• To list all the facts in the text

• To rewrite the text in your own words

Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean?

• It was designed to lean

• The base is not strong enough

• It was built on a hill

• The materials used were too heavy

What was the original purpose of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

• To store grain

• To serve as a watchtower

• To hold church bells

• To be a tourist attraction

What interesting fact is mentioned about the base of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

• It is reinforced with steel

• It contains sand and shells

• It is made of solid rock

• It is made of marble

What question does the teacher still have about the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

• Will it ever fall over?

• Will it be moved?

• Will it be taller?

• Will it be painted?