CEE vs. Objective Summary #1

First, the author opens with an anecdote about the young people gathered on a hillside in Italy.

This sentence is best identified as:

• A detail in an objective summary

• The claim in a CEE paragraph

The imagery in paragraph 7 symbolizes the loneliness and isolation experienced by the main character as he wanders through the desert.

This sentence is best identified as:

• The topic sentence of an objective summary

• The claim in a CEE paragraph

The information in paragraphs 6–8 refine the claims that the author makes in the first paragraph because they provide examples that support his viewpoint on reducing school lunch prices.

This sentence is best identified as:

• A topic sentence in an objective summary

• The claim in a CEE paragraph

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.

What are the two things an objective summary should NEVER have?

• Supporting ideas and opinions
• First person language and your opinion

• Facts and Statistics
• The author's name and title of the article

Which of the following sentences is the BEST example of an objective summary topic sentence?

• I believe that the author's intention in the passage was to inform the reader about climate change.

• In the article, "The Impact of Climate Change," John Smith informs the readers about the causes and effects of global warming.

Identify the sentence that BEST represents a claim:

• The author uses real life examples and testimonies throughout the article to persuade the reader to take action regarding saving the sea turtles.

• In the article "Breaking the Glass Ceiling'" by Jane Doe, the author highlights the challenges women face in their careers.

Identify the sentence that BEST represents an objective summary topic sentence:

• In the article, "The History of Space Exploration," Sarah Adams provides a detailed account of humanity's journey into space, from the early days of rocketry to modern space missions.

• Paragraph 9 further develops the central idea because it provides details and firsthand accounts of astronauts from the early days of space missions.

Identify the sentence that presents a claim:

• In "The Impact of Social Media on Society, " Dr. Wilson, examines the ways in which social media has influenced communication, relationships, and privacy.

• Paragraphs 3 and 4 detail the harmful effects of social media on relationships, which further the central idea that social media is more damaging than it seems.

Which type of writing would you use in response to this prompt?

Explain the importance of lightbulb shape for future bulb development. Use one example from the text and include how the textual evidence supports your answer.

• Objective Summary

• CEE paragraph

• Topic Sentence