TM to D

TM to D

By Candace Gold

Strategy to help you SUMMARIZE

What is a summary?

• Fiction- Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

• But what about fiction texts that don't follow this order or non-fiction texts???

  • You can use TM to D to help you find the main idea and summarize

Steps to TM to D

1. Determine what the topic of the text is

2. Then, create a main idea. (What does the text tell you about the topic)

3. Add in the IMPORTANT details

4. Put it all together and you have a summary​

Topic

• One or two words tha​t tell you what the passage is about

• ​Here are some examples of topics:

  • computers

  • self-care

  • school

  • fruits

Reminder: TOPICS are also really helpful for developing THEME (a message or lesson from the story). P.S. There can be MORE THAN ONE TOPIC sometimes.

Multiple Choice

It is important to spend time reading every day to ensure that you become a better reader. If you never practice reading, you won't get better at it. Your teacher recommends that you read 20 minutes nightly so you will build endurance in your reading and learn new things.

What is the topic of this text?

• homework

• Your teacher

• school

• reading

Multiple Choice

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.

What is the topic of this passage?

• guitar

• piano

• music

• hobbies

Main idea- TM to D

​Now that you know the topic, determine the main idea

• Ask yourself, what is the passage telling me ABOUT the topic?

​Example: We know the topic is reading, but what is the main idea?

It is important to spend time reading every day to ensure that you become a better reader. If you never practice reading, you won't get better at it. Your teacher recommends that you read 20 minutes nightly so you will build endurance in your reading and learn new things.

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Strategies:

• PARAPHRASE- Put this into your own words

  • see my answer below​

Answer: Taking time to read is important and should be practiced daily.

Multiple Choice

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• King Midas loved gold

• King Midas had a heart of gold

• King Midas sold lots of gold

• King Midas hated gold.

Multiple Choice

There are several ways to determine if a snake is poisonous or not. First, poisonous snakes usually have triangular shaped heads while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded heads. Second, poisonous snakes have pupils that look like slits. Nonpoisonous snakes have pupils that are rounder. Finally, the snouts of poisonous snakes are sometimes upturned, while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded snouts.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Snakes are mean

• How to find a snake

• How to decided if a snake is poisonous

• How to decide if a snake would be a good pet

Multiple Choice

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was once brown instead of green? The Statue of Liberty is made of copper, a shiny brown metal. Over time, the Statue of Liberty changed to a pale green color because of a chemical reaction called oxidation. As the statue was exposed to air and water, oxidation occurred. The statue became covered in a thin, green layer. This green layer actually protects the statue from further damage by weather.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• The statue of liberty is an important symbol

• The statue of liberty used to be green

• Science is awesome

• The statue of liberty used to be brown

TM to D- Details

​How do you know what is an important detail?

• supports the main idea​

• synonym for important details could be key details or key points​

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Steps to a Summary (Especially Non-fiction)

TM to D

• Determine the topic

• Determine the main idea

• ​Find important details that support the main idea (one or two)

• Put it all together

Multiple Select

What makes a good summary? (choose all that apply)

• Only including information from the text

• Copies sentences word for word from the text.

• States the reader's opinion

• Includes only most important details.

• Paraphrases key details

RAP- Strategy for Summary and Paraphrasing

​R- ead a text

A- sk yourself "What is the topic?" or "What is the main idea and important details?"

P- ut the main idea and details into your own words​