playground. They also take their bikes and ride along the sidewalk. Their parents always take along some food for a picnic. However, last Sunday, Marco’s family couldn’t go to the park. Marco’s little brother Joe was feeling sick and his parents had to take him to the doctor. Marco felt bad that their family could not take them to the park. His parents decided that they could make a picnic for him and his brothers in their backyard. Marco hoped that his little brother would feel better soon, so that next Sunday, they could enjoy an afternoon at the park. What is the best summary of this selection?

Marco and his family go out to the park every Sunday afternoon. Last Sunday, Marco’s little brother felt sick and they could not go to the park. His parents decided to make a picnic for the boys in their backyard.

Marco’s brother felt sick and his parents took him to the doctor. His parents made a picnic for him and his brothers in the backyard. Marco and his family go out to the park every Sunday afternoon.

Marco and his brothers love to play in the playground. They ride their bikes along the sidewalk. Marco’s family goes to the park every Sunday afternoon.

Last Saturday, my family and I visited the local aquarium. I was very excited to go there for the first time. First, we saw the sting rays. I was able to touch them, they felt very slimy. Next, we saw the sea turtles. They swam gracefully in their tank. After I watched the turtles swim, I looked back and I did not see my family! I tried to stay calm, but I couldn’t help feeling scared. Then, I remembered my mom saying she wanted to go see the dolphins. I decided to go there to look for my parents. Luckily, as I arrived at the dolphin pool, I was able to spot my parents. My mom was already worriedly asking an employee to help find me! She gave me a huge hug when she saw me. After that, she held onto my hand as we enjoyed the rest of the aquarium. What is the best summary of this selection?

Last Saturday, my family and I visited the aquarium. Suddenly, I lost my family, then I remembered my mom wanting to go see the dolphins. I walked to where they had dolphins and found my parents worriedly asking an employee to help find me.

First, I saw the sting rays, they felt slimy. My family and I visited the aquarium last Saturday. I got lost and found my family viewing the dolphins.

My family and I went to the aquarium. We saw many animals. I touched a sting ray.

Larry and his little sister Ana went to enjoy an afternoon at the park last Sunday with their parents. First, Larry and Ana went to the slide. Then, they played with the swings. While they were at swings, a stray dog wondered around. It was a brown puppy that had no collar. Larry and Ana left the swings to go play with the puppy. Both kids went to pet the puppy. The puppy was very playful. They decided to keep the puppy since it seemed it didn’t have an owner. When it was time to go home, Larryand Ana’s parents told them that they could not keep the puppy. Larry and Ana felt sad. They left the park and couldn’t help but only think of the puppy they were playing with. Larry wished he could have kept the puppy. What is the best summary of this selection?

Larry and Ana found a puppy at the park last Sunday while they played at the swings. They played with the puppy and decided they wanted to keep him. Their parents didn’t let them keep the puppy, so they felt sad and wished they could have kept it.

Larry and Ana were sad. They found a puppy at the park. Larry and Ana played with the puppy.

Larry and Ana went to the park with their parents. First, they played in the slide. Then, they played with the swings.

What is the purpose of summarization in writing?

To give a brief overview of the main points

To provide a detailed analysis of the text

To rewrite the text in your own words

To list all the facts from the text

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good summary?

Captures the main idea concisely

Is longer than the original text

When summarizing a text, what should you primarily focus on?

The length of the original text

Summarization

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1 min • 1 pt

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What is a summary?

Supporting details

What the text is about

A 5 paragraph essay

A brief retelling of the text

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following should you not include in a summary?

The central idea

At least three supporting details

Opinions

Facts from the text

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

What is a central/main idea?

The topic of the text

The moral of the story

What the text is about

Who the story is about

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Snakes play the most important role in the food chain. They make sure mice don't take over the world and hawks have something to eat. Plus, snakes are gross."

Good summary

Bad summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Red pandas are found in the Himalayan Mountains but recently have entered the endangered animal list. Conservation has begun to help their population increase again in the wild."

Good summary

Bad summary

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False: When writing a summary or central idea you should always write them word for word from the text.

True

False

Answer explanation

Summaries and Central Ideas should always be written in your own words!

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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Summarization

What is a summary?

Which of the following should you not include in a summary?

What is a central/main idea?

Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Snakes play the most important role in the food chain. They make sure mice don't take over the world and hawks have something to eat. Plus, snakes are gross."

Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Red pandas are found in the Himalayan Mountains but recently have entered the endangered animal list. Conservation has begun to help their population increase again in the wild."

True or False: When writing a summary or central idea you should always write them word for word from the text.

Summaries and Central Ideas should always be written in your own words!

You can only summarize the entire text

True or False: Summaries should only be a sentence long

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Summarization

What is a summary?

Which of the following should you not include in a summary?

What is a central/main idea?

Is the following a good or bad summary?"Snakes play the most important role in the food chain. They make sure mice don't take over the world and hawks have something to eat. Plus, snakes are gross."

Is the following a good or bad summary?"Red pandas are found in the Himalayan Mountains but recently have entered the endangered animal list. Conservation has begun to help their population increase again in the wild."

True or False: When writing a summary or central idea you should always write them word for word from the text.

Summaries and Central Ideas should always be written in your own words!

You can only summarize the entire text

True or False: Summaries should only be a sentence long

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Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Snakes play the most important role in the food chain. They make sure mice don't take over the world and hawks have something to eat. Plus, snakes are gross."

Is the following a good or bad summary?
"Red pandas are found in the Himalayan Mountains but recently have entered the endangered animal list. Conservation has begun to help their population increase again in the wild."