Objective Summaries

Front

How detailed should an objective summary be?

Back

You should only put in the major details so it's not too long.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the definition of subjective?

Back

Based on personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the central idea?

Back

A one sentence statement that sums up what the author wants us to learn from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the definition of objective?

Back

Without personal opinions or judgment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Should an objective summary include the ending of the text?

Back

Yes--you're supposed to summarize the entire text, whether or not the reader has read it before.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is an objective summary?

Back

A brief account that presents the main ideas without personal opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

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

Back

To ensure the summary is unbiased and focuses on the text's main ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What types of details should be included in an objective summary?

Back

Only major details that contribute to understanding the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the purpose of an objective summary?

Back

To provide a clear and concise overview of the text's main points.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does an objective summary differ from a subjective summary?

Back

An objective summary is based on facts, while a subjective summary includes personal opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2