7th Grade Precis Activity

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea of a text is the author's favorite color.

• The main idea of a text is the central point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

• The main idea of a text is the number of pages it contains.

• The main idea of a text is the font and formatting used by the author.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do you summarize key points in a text?

• Carefully read through the text, identify main ideas and supporting details, and condense the information into a brief and clear summary.

• Skim through the text and guess the main points

• Only focus on the minor details and ignore the main ideas

• Ask someone else to summarize the text for you

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a precis?

• A type of dessert

• A type of dance

• A precis is a concise summary or abstract of a text.

• A type of flower

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Can you identify a precis in a given text?

• No, a precis is a type of musical composition

• No, a precis is a type of poem

• No, a precis is a type of painting

• Yes, a precis is a concise summary of a text that captures the main points and key details.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a thesis statement?

• A thesis statement is a long and detailed explanation of the topic

• A thesis statement is a random collection of ideas without any clear focus

• A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc.

• A thesis statement is not necessary in academic writing

How do you identify the thesis statement in a text?

• Check the table of contents for keywords

• Look for the thesis statement in the middle of the text

• Identify the thesis statement by the font size and style

• Look for the main idea or argument in the introduction or conclusion of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is it important to identify the main idea of a text?

• It is important to identify the main idea of a text because it helps in memorizing the details of the writing

• It is important to identify the main idea of a text because it helps in understanding the overall message or purpose of the writing.

• Identifying the main idea of a text is not important at all

• The main idea of a text is always obvious and doesn't need to be identified

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are the key elements of a precis?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Opinions, personal anecdotes, and emotions

• Main idea, key points, and supporting details

• Title, author, and publication date

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How do you differentiate between main ideas and supporting details in a text?

• Main ideas are the minor points in the text, while supporting details are the central theme

• Main ideas are the evidence or examples, while supporting details are the key points or central theme

• Main ideas are the key points or central theme of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main ideas.

• Main ideas are irrelevant to the text, while supporting details are the most important points

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are the steps to create a precis of a text?

• The steps to create a precis of a text involve reading the text carefully, identifying the main points and supporting details, condensing the information into a shorter form, and ensuring that the precis maintains the original meaning and tone of the text.

• Changing the original meaning and tone of the text

• Skipping the reading and condensing the text without understanding it

• Using only the main points without including supporting details

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2