Summarizing Non Fiction

A summary...

• ...includes your thoughts, feelings, and reactions about the text.

• ...is a detailed, lengthy written piece including all the facts.

• ...is a brief, biased piece of writing including important details from the text.

• ...is a brief, unbiased piece of writing including important details from the text.

You should always...

• ...copy the text word-for-word when summarizing.

• ...focus on the key ideas.

• ...write just a little bit about the text.

• ...capture the main ideas.

When working on a summary, I should always...

• ...make a list.

• ...include my opinion.

• ...use quotes from the text.

• ...restate it in my own words.

I should include approxiamately____ details from the text in my summary.

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 1

What is an important detail from this passage and needs to be included in an effective summary?

• Clearly, snow is a fascinating form of participation.

• This process all happens in the clouds.

• Some people believe that snow is the most beautiful type of precipitation.

• It is possible for two snowflakes to be alike.

A good sentence to include in a summary from the passage above would be...

• There are a few misunderstandings when it comes to snow.

• "This may be up for debate, but it is possible for two snowflakes to be exactly alike."

• A lot of people think snow is beautiful.

• "Clearly snow is a fascinating form of precipitation."

Which of the following should we NOT use in our summaries?

• The main idea of the text.

• Inferences we draw from the text.

• Supporting details from the text.

• Connections to other texts.

What is the primary purpose of summarizing a non-fiction text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text

• To express personal opinions about the text

• To condense the text into its main ideas

• To rewrite the text in a different style

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

• Conciseness

• Objectivity

• Inclusion of personal opinions

• Clarity

When summarizing a non-fiction text, which of the following should you focus on?

• Minor details

• Main ideas and key points

• Author's writing style

• Personal reflections