Objective Summary

Front

What should not be included in an objective summary?

Back

The word 'I,' personal opinions, and cited text evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a statement that is completely unbiased?

Back

Objective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does a good objective summary focus on?

Back

The central idea of the text and only the details that support it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What should the second part of your topic sentence do?

Back

Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What are the characteristics of an objective summary?

Back

It should be brief, accurate, and objective.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of an objective summary?

Back

To provide a concise and unbiased representation of the main ideas and supporting details of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How can you ensure your summary is objective?

Back

Avoid using personal opinions and focus on the text's content.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the difference between subjective and objective summaries?

Back

Subjective summaries include personal opinions; objective summaries do not.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a central idea in a text?

Back

The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Why is it important to avoid personal pronouns in an objective summary?

Back

To maintain an unbiased and formal tone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2