Key Details Summary Quiz

Which answer belongs in the empty box for the order of the story?

• The judge proclaimed that Brandie was part of the McNamara family.

• Brandie will never forget this day.

• Brandie was excited to be adopted by her foster family.

• The judge was adopting Brandie.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

A key detail is...

• A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.

• An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea

• Reveals the main characters in the story.

• Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

• Lawrence gathers the shovel, while Anthony gets the dirt.

• Marcus and Chance went ahead to bring the small potted plant.

• The students all participate in the process of planning the oak tree.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To identify and restate the key details and main ideas

• To add more details to the text

• To change the meaning of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following is NOT a step in summarizing a passage?

• Skimming the text for main ideas

• Writing down every detail

• Identifying key points

• Using your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

When summarizing a story, what should you focus on?

• The author's biography

• The setting and characters

• The main events and outcomes

• The length of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best describes a good summary?

• A detailed analysis of the text

• A brief statement of the main points

• A list of all the characters

• A personal opinion about the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the benefit of summarizing a text?

• It helps you memorize the text word for word

• It allows you to understand and remember the main ideas

• It makes the text longer

• It changes the original meaning of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following should be avoided when writing a summary?

• Including personal opinions

• Using your own words

• Highlighting key points

• Keeping it concise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the first step in summarizing a text?

• Writing a conclusion

• Reading the text carefully

• Adding your own thoughts

• Ignoring the main ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2