Summarizing is in !!!

• Dr. Seuss was a cartoonist.

• Dr. Seuss passed away on Sept. 24.

• Dr. Seuss' life was interesting.

• His books are beloved around the world.

Summarize the following group of words to one single word.

earlobe, eyebrow, nostril, teeth-

• head

• face

• facial expressions

• all of the above

• The slinky was invented by accident by someone working on a navy ship.
• Richard Jones was a naval engineer who was working on a ship.
• One day Jones was trying to make a meter that monitored power on battleships.
• The spring kept bouncing from place to place.

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• Hammerhead sharks have uniquely shaped heads.
• Hammerhead sharks are fierce predators.
• Hammerhead sharks are unique animals.
• Hammerheads live in warm oceans around the world.

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• Nestle Company printed her recipe on the back of newly created chocolate chip packages.
• Chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident.
• She was surprised when the chocolate chips kept their shape.
• The cookies were so popular by Tollhouse Inn bed and breakfast that they made a deal with Nestle.

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• Eels are fascinating fish.
• Eels can grow to be 5-13 feet.
• Eels can live to be 85 years old.
• Eels live in caves.

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Summarize these phrases into one word.

face turned red; voice stuttered; heart pounded rapidly-

• happy

• in love

• angry

• all of the above

What is a summary?

• A short explanation of a piece, using only the main points.

• A persuasive argument about a text.

• A movie based off of a book.

• A theme or universal lesson.

Professions which utilize Summary Writing include........

• Nurses

• Police Officers

• Speech Therapists

• All of the above

Which best describes what summarizing is?

• retelling information in your own words

• A really long detailed piece of writing.

• A dumb thing teachers make you write.

• Practising the economy of words.