Summarizing Lesson

Details of the text are important part of a summary.

• True

• False

The aim of summary is to give only the essential ideas of a text.

• True

• False

Which sentence is the BEST summary of why Fernando Chavez thinks young people should know about Cesar Chavez?

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because he was Fernando's grandfather.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez so that they can be inspired to help others like he did.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because he organized a union for farm workers.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because it makes Fernando sad to see migrant families without homes,

Select the two sentences that should be included in a summary of Fernando's answer to the second interview questions.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which statement BEST summarizes Fernando's answer to the third interview question?

• Chavez was brave.

• Chavez gave speeches.

• Chavez worked in the fields.

• Chavez held boycotts.

Which statement BEST summarizes the main idea of the interview?

• Fernando is the grandson of Cesar Chavez, a famous leader in the labor movement.

• Fernando remembers his last moments with his Tata at the side of his grave.

• Fernando feels very sad because many migrant workers do not live in regular houses but in campers and trucks.

• Fernando wants to help others when he grows up because stories about his grandfather have inspired him.

Which sentence best summarizes how Jason reacts after the crawler crashes?

• He gives in to the urge to panic.

• He deals with the situation as best he can.

• He imagines what it will be like to be a hero.

• He goes looking for his backpack.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is B. It summarizes Jason's thoughts and actions after the accident.

A is incorrect because Jason does not panic.

C is incorrect because Jason does not spend time imagining himself as a hero.

D is an action Jason takes, but it is only one part of his overall reaction, which is to deal with the situation as best as he can.

What is the primary purpose of summarizing a text?

• To include every detail from the text

• To provide a brief overview of the main points

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To critique the author's writing style

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

• Conciseness

• Inclusion of personal opinions

• Clarity

• Focus on main ideas

When summarizing a story, which element is most important to include?

• The author's biography

• The main characters and plot

• The publication date

• The number of pages