Summarizing Non Fiction

Which of the following statements should be included in a summary of a passage about Iceland?

• Most people can’t hike 34 miles in one day.

• There are around 30 active volcanoes in Iceland.

• The Laugavegur trail has geysers and waterfalls.

• Hiking the Laugavegur Trail is a good way to see the land of fire and ice.

When writing a summary of nonfiction, which of the following is acceptable to include?

• Your own opinion about the topic

• Information only from the reading passage or book

• Additional information not found in the source material

• Speculations about what could have happened

Which of the following statements aligns with the guidelines for summarizing nonfiction according to the text?

• Include your opinion if you believe it is true.

• Summarize only the information from the reading passage or book.

• Add additional information to make the summary more interesting.

• Focus on the luck of the individual when summarizing their life.

Which statement about Madam C.J. Walker would be appropriate to include in a summary? (Mark all that apply)

• Madam C.J. Walker believed her success came from hard work.

• Madam C.J. Walker wouldn’t have been as successful if she had been born a slave.

• Madam C.J. Walker was lucky that her husband Charles helped with her advertising.

• Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first female self-made millionaires in the U.S.

What is one of the key points that should be included in a summary about Sarah Breedlove's life?

• She was very lucky and that's why she became a millionaire.

• She started her own business using what she learned about hair products.

• She was always wealthy and did not need to work hard.

• She became a millionaire because she was in the right place at the right time.

Why might SUMMARY 1 be considered a better summary than SUMMARY 2?

• It includes the opinion of the author.

• It focuses on luck as a factor in Sarah's success.

• It provides factual information about Sarah's actions and achievements.

• It emphasizes the unfairness of Sarah's early life.

Which statement about Madam C.J. Walker should NOT be included in a summary?

• Sarah’s sister Louvenia took good care of Sarah after their parents died.

• After losing some of her hair, Sarah experimented with different hair care products.

• Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first female self-made millionaires in the U.S.

• Madam C.J. Walker believed her success came from hard work.

What is the primary purpose of summarizing a nonfiction text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text

• To include personal opinions and interpretations

• To condense the main ideas and key points

• To rewrite the text in your own words

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

• Conciseness

• Inclusion of personal opinions

• Accuracy

• Clarity

When summarizing a nonfiction text, which of the following should be included?

• Minor details and examples

• The author's main arguments and conclusions

• Personal reflections on the text

• Speculative information