Summarizing Nonfiction Text

Choose the correctly spelled word

• nonfection

• nonfiction

• nonnfiction

• noniction

What is the main purpose of summarizing a nonfiction text?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all the facts

• To give a brief overview of the main points

• To rewrite the text in your own words

Which of the following is NOT a step in summarizing a nonfiction text?

• Identifying the main idea

• Listing every detail

• Highlighting key points

• Using your own words

Choose the correctly spelled word related to summarizing.

• Summarise

• Summarize

• Summarizee

• Summariz

What should you focus on when summarizing a nonfiction text?

• Minor details

• Main ideas and key points

• Author's writing style

• Personal opinions

Which sentence best summarizes the following passage: 'The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast number of species. It plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and is often referred to as the planet's lungs.'

• The Amazon rainforest is a large forest.

• The Amazon is important for Earth's climate and biodiversity.

• The Amazon is called the planet's lungs.

• The Amazon has many species.

What is a synonym for 'summarize'?

• Expand

• Elaborate

• Condense

• Prolong

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

• Includes personal opinions

• Is lengthy and detailed

• Is concise and to the point

• Contains complex vocabulary

When summarizing, why is it important to use your own words?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make it longer

• To confuse the reader

• To show off vocabulary

What is the first step in summarizing a nonfiction text?

• Write a conclusion

• Identify the main idea

• List all details

• Copy the text