Summary Flashcard

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief retelling of the key details/events of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Should you include all details in a summary?

Back

No, a summary should only include key details, not all details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does it mean to annotate a text?

Back

Annotating a text means to take notes on key details, events, characters, and feelings while reading.

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

Is it important to cite information in a summary?

Back

No, you do not need to cite page and paragraph numbers in a summary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Can you add your own information to a summary?

Back

No, a summary should only include information from the original text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

The purpose of a summary is to give a brief overview of the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

True or False: A summary should be long and detailed.

Back

False, a summary should be brief.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What should you focus on when writing a summary?

Back

Focus on the main ideas and key details of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

True or False: You should write a summary after reading a text.

Back

True, writing a summary helps you understand what you read.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Front

What is one way to improve your summary writing?

Back

Annotate the text as you read to capture important details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2