Summary Tips!

Summary Tips!

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

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A brief statement of the main point of the text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Approximately how long is a well written summary?

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Back

5-8 sentences, depending on the length of the article.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you NOT do when writing a summary?

  • You write in your own words.
  • You refer to the main points.
  • You include who, what, where, when, why, and how.

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Back

You rewrite the original piece.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what point of view is a summary written in?

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Back

Third Person

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

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To give basic ideas of the original article.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some things you should keep in mind when writing a summary?

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Who, what, where, when, why, and how

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some things that make summaries better? Options: Transition Words, Questions, Examples, Words

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Transition Words

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