Front

The message, lesson, or moral of a story

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Theme

Front

What the story is mostly about in one sentence

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Central Idea

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The story's main points in 3-5 sentences

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Objective Summary

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Can an objective summary contain opinion?

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False

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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True

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What is an example of a theme?

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Don't judge people before you get to know them.

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Which of the following is most likely an example of a central idea?

Back

The article gives examples of how different animals defend themselves.

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What should NOT be included in an objective summary?

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Minor details from the text.

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What does the theme of a story describe?

Back

The lesson or message the author wants to convey

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What is the purpose of writing an objective summary?

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To briefly state the main points without personal opinions