Non-Fiction Summaries

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When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic.

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False

Answer explanation

When writing a summary, it is important to remain objective and only include the main points of the original text. Including personal opinions or background knowledge can lead to a biased summary, which is not the purpose of summarizing. Therefore, it is not okay to include opinions or background knowledge when writing a summary.

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When you determine the main idea and significant details of a text while condensing information into a short paragraph, you are _____?

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summarizing

Answer explanation

The correct answer is summarizing. When you determine the main idea and significant details of a text and condense that information into a short paragraph, you are summarizing. Predicting, evaluating, and judging do not involve condensing information from a text into a brief paragraph.

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Summaries help me...

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understand what I'm reading, write about what I read, include the key points of a text

Answer explanation

The question asks why summaries are helpful. The options provided are understanding what you're reading, writing about what you read, including the key points of a text, or all of these. The correct answer is 'all of the above', which means summaries help in understanding, writing about what you read, and including the key points of a text.

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When writing a summary for a INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to consider?

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details and facts

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When summarizing an informational text, it's important to consider the 'details and facts' presented in the text. Unlike narrative texts, informational texts don't focus on characters or conflicts, but on presenting factual information. Therefore, 'details and facts' is the correct choice.

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A summary is...

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A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.

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The correct answer is 'A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.' This is because a summary is a concise version of a text that highlights its main points. It is not just a list of details or a paragraph found in the text, but a new paragraph created by the reader to encapsulate the main idea and key details.

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Which of the following statements would be most important to include in the summary of "Cesar Chavez"? like other migrant workers, Chavez moved from farm to farm., The Chavez family often slept in a tent or outdoors at night., "Yes! It can be done!" was Chavez's motto., Chavez brought about change in nonviolent ways.

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Chavez brought about change in nonviolent ways.

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The question asks about the most important statement to include in the summary of 'Cesar Chavez'. The correct answer is 'Chavez brought about change in nonviolent ways.' This is because it encapsulates the essence of Chavez's approach and impact, highlighting his unique contribution to the cause he championed. The other options, while factual, do not capture the significance of his work as effectively.

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Which of these is MOST important to include in a summary about how Chavez helped others: "his family lost their farm", "They moved from farm to farm", "Migrant farm workers received better pay.", "Strongly believed that this cause could be achieved"?

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Migrant farm workers received better pay.

Answer explanation

The question asks about the most important aspect of how Chavez helped others. The correct answer is 'Migrant farm workers received better pay.' This is because it directly relates to the impact of Chavez's actions on others, specifically the improvement in the financial conditions of the migrant farm workers. The other options, while they provide context, do not directly address how Chavez helped others.

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What is the best summary for this selection? Options: A, B, C, D

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C

Answer explanation

The best summary for the given question is option C because it accurately captures the main idea and key points of the selection. The other options either miss important details or include irrelevant information, making them less suitable as summaries.

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What is the best summary for the selection?

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C

Answer explanation

The best summary for the selection is option C because it accurately captures the main points and ideas presented in the question. The other options either miss important details or include irrelevant information, making them less suitable as summaries.

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What is the best summary for this selection? Options: A, B, C, D

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B

Answer explanation

The best summary for the given question is option B because it accurately captures the main idea and key points of the selection. The other options either miss important details or include irrelevant information, making them less suitable as summaries.