Identify Key Details

What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To identify and restate the key details and main ideas

• To add more details to the text

• To change the meaning of the text

When summarizing a story, what should you focus on?

• The author's biography

• The setting and characters

• The main events and outcomes

• The length of the story

Which of the following best describes a good summary?

• A detailed analysis of the text

• A brief statement of the main points

• A list of all the characters

• A personal opinion about the text

What is the benefit of summarizing a text?

• It helps you memorize the text word for word

• It allows you to understand and remember the main ideas

• It makes the text longer

• It changes the original meaning of the text

What is the first step in summarizing a text?

• Writing a conclusion

• Reading the text carefully

• Adding your own thoughts

• Ignoring the main ideas

What is most important to understand about this event from the article titled "Flesh and Blood So Cheap?"

• More safety drills were needed

• There were too many workers crammed into the building

• Firefighters need longer ladders

• This tragedy could have been prevented

Then look for __________ that support, or back up, the main idea.

• details

• main idea

• inference

• summarizing

What is the main purpose of identifying key details in a text?

• To understand the text's main ideas and themes

• To memorize the text word for word

• To rewrite the text in a different language

• To ignore the text's main points

When reading a passage, what should you focus on to identify key details?

• The author's writing style

• The main events and supporting details

• The length of the passage

• The number of paragraphs

Which of the following best describes a key detail in a story?

• A minor character's background

• The main conflict and resolution

• The author's personal opinion

• The number of pages in the book