What is the main idea of a passage discussing the effects of global warming?

Global warming poses several threats to our planet.

Many species are at risk of extinction.

Global warming could change weather patterns.

Summarize the key points of the following passage: "Volunteering in the community can help people develop new skills, make new friends, and give back to society. It also provides a sense of accomplishment and purpose."

Volunteering has many personal and social benefits.

Volunteering helps people develop new skills.

Volunteering helps people make new friends.

Volunteering provides a sense of accomplishment.

How does summarizing help you become a better reader?

because you are evaluating the text to see what is most important

because you are using your imagination to recreate the ending

because you are combining what you learned in the text with your own background knowledge

because your teacher made you do it

What is one strategy you can use when you read a text to help you summarize

the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why)

looking up unknown words in the dictionary

asking the teacher for the answer

writing down everything word for word

When summarizing, focus on the

who, what, when, where, and why

opinions, theme, setting, and characters

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once. The summary of this passage is:

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

What makes a good summary? (choose all that apply)

Only including information from the text

Explains what the author thinks

Includes only most important details.

Copies sentences word for word from the text.

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.

The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.

The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.

is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points

include the key points of a text

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin. The Summary of this passage is:

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

What is the main idea of a passage that describes the benefits of reading regularly?

Reading regularly improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Reading is a fun activity for many people.

Libraries have a wide variety of books available.

Many people enjoy reading fiction.

Which of the following is a good summary of a story about a young girl who learns to play the piano?

The girl practices every day and eventually performs at a concert.

The girl takes piano lessons from a famous teacher.

The girl listens to piano music on the radio.

What is the main idea of a text discussing the importance of exercise for children?

Exercise helps children stay healthy and fit.

Many children participate in sports.

Exercise is important for adults too.

Which sentence best summarizes a paragraph about the history of the internet?

The internet has evolved significantly since its inception.

Many people use the internet daily.

The internet was invented in the 20th century.

The internet is a global network.

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Which of the following would be considered a summary of a novel about a detective solving a mystery?

The detective uses clever reasoning to solve the mystery.

The novel is 300 pages long and was published in 2020.

The detective is a 30-year-old man who lives in London.

A detailed account of each clue the detective finds.

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What is the best summary for a report on the effects of global warming on polar regions?

Global warming leads to melting ice caps, endangering wildlife and raising sea levels.

Polar regions are cold and covered in ice.

Many scientists study climate change.

People should reduce their carbon emissions.

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A summary is...

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Volunteering has many personal and social benefits.

Details help to ____________ the main idea of a text

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