Objective Summary of Informational Text

Find the central idea.

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

• Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Rodeos are exciting.

• Clowns are good at riding bulls.

What is the purpose of an informational text?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• Allow readers to find key information.

• Allow readers to understand the main topic.

• All the above

What are some informational text features?

• Headings/Subheadings

• Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

• Sidebars with Additional Information

• Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

When reading a text, look for the _______________________ or what the passage is mainly about.

• Central Idea

• Theme

• Text Features

• Author

passages that explain or inform.

• Compare and Contrast

• Denotation

• Literary Texts

• Informational Texts

when the facts, details, or other information within a text are related to the topic; information which helps support the author's opinion, claim, and reasoning.

• Relevant

• Structure

• Incident

• Dialogue

to state in a shortened form

• Narrative

• Purpose

• Explanation

• Summarize

What is an objective summary?

• A brief restatement of the main points without personal opinions

• A detailed analysis with personal opinions

• A creative retelling of the story

• A list of all facts and figures

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an objective summary?

• Includes personal opinions

• Focuses on main ideas

• Is concise

• Avoids minor details

What should you avoid when writing an objective summary?

• Including personal opinions

• Using concise language

• Focusing on main ideas

• Avoiding minor details