Theme and Conflict Summary Quiz

What is the first step in summarizing a text?

• Identify the main characters

• Write down every detail

• Determine the main idea

• List the settings

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

When summarizing a text, what should you focus on?

• Every single character's backstory

• Minor details and descriptions

• The main events and ideas

• Dialogues between characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What should be avoided in a summary?

• Main characters

• Personal opinions

• The setting of the story

• The plot

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

• The author's purpose

• Your interpretation of the text

• Key points and ideas

• The conclusion of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How should the information be presented in a summary?

• In chronological order

• Based on importance

• Randomly

• In reverse order

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

• To express personal opinions about the text

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To give a brief overview of the main points

• To rewrite the text in your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

Which of the following should be included in a summary?

• Every character's name

• The main conflict and resolution

• Detailed descriptions of the setting

• Direct quotes from the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

When summarizing, how much of your own interpretation should be included?

• A lot, to make it interesting

• None, it should be objective

• Only if it clarifies the main idea

• As much as possible, to show understanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

What is a common mistake when summarizing a text?

• Including the main idea

• Focusing on minor details

• Keeping it brief

• Staying objective

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

In a summary, how should the ending of the text be addressed?

• It should be omitted to avoid spoilers

• It should be vaguely described

• It should be clearly stated

• It should be interpreted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9