Objective Summary

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What should the second part of your topic sentence do?

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Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.

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What should the third piece of your topic sentence do?

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Explain the central idea of the text.

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What should you avoid when writing an objective summary?

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Explaining your thoughts about the story/article.

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

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Quotes words from the text.

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Fill in the blank: In order to write a/an _____ you must know the _____.

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objective summary ... central idea(s).

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What is an objective summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text without personal opinions.

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

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To demonstrate understanding and avoid plagiarism.

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What does it mean to identify the central idea of a text?

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To determine the main point or argument that the author is making.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you tell if a detail is important for a summary?

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If it supports or explains the central idea.