Summarize Key Ideas

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

• using your own words

• summary being shorter than the text

• exact words from the text

• including main ideas only

Which best describes a summary?

• a really long detailed piece of writing

• the entire text told in your own words

• a dumb thing that teachers make you write

• the main ideas and important details of a text

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

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

• The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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

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

What can you summarize?

• only novels

• only nonfiction

• only movies

• anything you read or watch

When summarizing key details, it is important to:

• Include all names, dates, and places

• Select only the details that support the main idea

• Rewrite the text in a complex manner

• Focus on decorative language to enhance the summary

Which of the following best describes the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to swim despite his fear of water?

• The boy went to the pool every day for a month.

• Swimming can be fun when you learn how to do it.

• The boy overcame his fear of water and learned to swim.

• The boy's friends helped him learn to swim.

What is the best way to summarize a complex article?

• By focusing on the main ideas and supporting details

• By including every fact and figure mentioned

• By giving your opinion about the article's topics

• By copying the introduction and conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the thesis statement or main idea

• Listing every character and their actions

• Eliminating redundant or unnecessary information

• Keeping the summary proportional to the original text

When summarizing a story, what is the most important information to include?

• The names of all the characters

• Every detail of the setting

• The main events and their outcomes

• Descriptions of what each character wore

Which of the following is NOT necessary when creating a concise summary?

• Identifying the author's tone and style

• Including every example the author uses

• Focusing on the main idea and key details

• Eliminating personal interpretations and opinions