An objective summary should

be brief, accurate, and objective.

include small details from the text.

include the reader's opinion of the text.

A good objective summary....

Focuses on the central idea of the text and only the details that support it.

Is a summary sentence of the text that covers the key details.

Identifies the topic, has all the key words, and is a complete sentence.

Uses direct quotes from the text in order to let the audience know what it was about.

When you write the events you'll want to paraphrase them. Paraphrasing means...

to change the wording to your own words

to reduce to five sentences or less

If you're asked to write an objective summary, which of the following should you avoid?

Explaining your thoughts about the story/article

Listing the major events of the story/article

Choosing only the most important parts

Stating the central conflict of the story/article

Which of the following is the better objective summary of The Lion King?

This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.

In a tear jerker story, a young lion, Simba, becomes the victim of his cruel Uncle Scar’s plot to take the throne. After finding himself with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa, Simba heroically returns to Pride Rock where he overpowers Scar. While the film is charming and inspiring, the likelihood of a vegetarian lion beating his dominant uncle in a fight is hard to swallow.

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

objective summary ... central idea(s)

objective summary ... supporting details

central idea(s) ... objective summary

supporting details ... objective summary

Which of the following is the better objective summary for the Return of Shark Week?

Shark Week is an annual, week-long programming block created by Tom Golden on Discovery Channel which features shark-based programming, real and fictional. Held normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. Since then it has evolved into more entertainment-oriented programming. Shark Week has also attracted criticism by airing programs mainly just to do with the Great White Shark for the sake of views and popularity. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history.

For one week every year, the Discovery Channel features Shark Week. While its original purpose was to raise awareness for sharks, it has lost its purpose and is now more entertainment-oriented programming. It should be criticized for airing programs mainly just to do with the Great White Shark for the sake of views and popularity. Unfortunately, Shark Week has too many shows like Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives, Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine, Monster Hammerhead.

How do you start an objective summary?

Name it (Title, type of work, author)

With the statement "This is an objective summary."

Describe it (what the central/main idea is)

Objective Summary

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.2, RL.11-12.6, RL.8.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "objective" mean?

No opinions or reactions, just the facts.

Giving your personal reflections on the topic.

No statistics used to support the idea.

Having plenty of evidence to support your opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

using your own words

summary being shorter than the text

quotes words from the text

including main ideas only

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

Yes, of course the meaning changes because someone else is writing it.

It depends on the material and who originally wrote it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first part of your topic sentence should do what?

Use a verb that communicated the purpose the author had--verb it

Explain the main idea--support it

Summarize what we're about to read--Describe it

Identify the text (author and source)--Name it

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The second part of your topic sentence should do what?

Explain the main idea of the text.

Identify the text (author and source) Name it

Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the text.--Verb it

Tell a short summary about what the audience is about to read.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should the third piece of your topic sentence do?

Explain the central idea of the text.

Use a verb that communicates the purpose of the original text.

Tell the audience a short summary about what they're about to read.

Identify the text (author and source)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What things should not be included in an objective summary?

Supporting ideas and opinions

The word "I," your opinion, cited text evidence

Facts and Statistics

The author's name and title of the article

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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