Central Idea and Summary Review

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief restatement of the main ideas of a text without including personal opinions or interpretations.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What should not be included in a summary of a nonfiction text?

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Opinions should not be included in a summary of a nonfiction text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How do you define a summary?

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A summary is a concise restatement of the important ideas in your own words.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What are supporting details in a nonfiction passage?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help to explain or reinforce the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a clear and concise overview of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the difference between main ideas and supporting details?

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Main ideas are the primary points of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up those main ideas.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a key characteristic of an effective summary?

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An effective summary captures the essence of the original text while being concise and free of personal bias.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the role of opinion in a summary?

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Opinions have no role in a summary; it should be based solely on the text's content.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How can you identify supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details can be identified by looking for facts, examples, and explanations that clarify the main ideas.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a common mistake when writing a summary?

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A common mistake is including personal opinions or interpretations instead of sticking to the text's main ideas.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2