4/9 Summarize and Paraphrase

Which of the following is the best example of paraphrasing the sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"?

• The fast brown fox leaps over the lazy dog.

• A fox that is brown and quick jumps over a dog that is lazy.

• A brown fox quickly jumps over a dog who is not active.

• The fox, which is of a speedy nature and brown hue, vaults over a canine known for its lethargy.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the most important element to include when creating a concise summary?

• Every detail from the original text

• The main ideas of the text

• Opinions about the text

• Background information about the author

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following sentences is the best paraphrase of the sentence: "Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the dark landscape"?

• Lightning lit up the dark landscape as it streaked across the sky.

• The sky was dark until lightning made it bright.

• Lightning and the landscape were both dark and bright.

• The landscape was very dark and then there was lightning.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

When summarizing a text, it is important to:

• Include your personal opinion about the text.

• Focus only on the details and examples.

• Capture the essential points and main ideas.

• Rewrite the text in a longer form to cover all points.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the main ideas

• Including minor details

• Eliminating unnecessary information

• Paraphrasing the author’s words

Choose the best paraphrase for the following sentence: "The scientist explained the procedure clearly and without any unnecessary complexity."

• The scientist described the procedure in a simple and clear manner.

• The procedure was so complex that the scientist had to explain it clearly.

• Without any clarity, the scientist explained the procedure in a complex way.

• The scientist made the procedure seem more complicated than necessary.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2D

A good summary should:

• Include all examples provided in the original text.

• Be longer than the original text to cover all points.

• Reflect the main ideas without copying the exact wording.

• Focus on minor details to provide a thorough understanding.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following sentences is an effective summary of the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the determined athlete continued her training, running laps around the track until she was thoroughly soaked"?

• The athlete ran around the track and got wet.

• Despite the rain, the athlete didn't stop her training and got soaked.

• The athlete was determined and trained in the rain.

• It rained heavily, but that didn't stop the athlete from completing her training.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Paraphrasing involves:

• Changing the structure of the sentence while keeping the original meaning.

• Copying the text word for word.

• Summarizing the text in a longer form.

• Using complex vocabulary to describe simple concepts.

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CCSS.W.8.8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good summary?

• It is brief and to the point.

• It includes the writer's personal opinion.

• It captures the main ideas of the text.

• It does not include unnecessary details.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2