Summary Writing Skills
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
1. Why do you summarise a text?
To understand a text.
To condense ideas.
All of the above.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a summary?
A condensed version of text that defines your scope and focus.
A condensed version of text that only includes the main ideas.
A condensed version of text that gives insight on the development on a topic.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Below are the guidelines for summarizing EXCEPT …
Should be written in your own words.
Acknowledges the source of the text.
Includes examples and opinions.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
Summary being shorter than the text.
Exact words from the text.
Including main ideas only.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
When writing a summary, you should ask yourself: “Do you need this information to understand the text?”
True
False
Not sure
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Suggest other words you can use instead of “says” or “tells”
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OFF
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
You need to make sure that the summary is no more than …
50% of the original text
20% of the original text
Two-third of the original text
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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