What is the role of opinion in a summary?

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

How can you identify supporting details in a text?

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

What is a common mistake when writing a summary?

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

Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

Using your own words helps to ensure that you understand the material and can convey the main ideas clearly.

What is the significance of the central idea in a nonfiction text?

The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to convey, and it guides the overall understanding of the text.

What does it mean to restate important ideas?

To restate important ideas means to express the main points of a text in a new way, using different words while maintaining the original meaning.

What is the relationship between the central idea and supporting details?

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help to explain and reinforce the central idea.

How can you ensure your summary is objective?

To ensure your summary is objective, focus on the text's content and avoid inserting your own opinions or interpretations.

Central Idea and Summary Review

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8th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.2, RI.7.2, RL.7.2

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an objective summary?

Back

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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you define a summary?

Back

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

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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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details in a nonfiction passage?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

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.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between main ideas and supporting details?

Back

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.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key characteristic of an effective summary?

Back

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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