Summarizing Nonfiction

What is the purpose of paraphrasing information in nonfiction?

• To change the meaning of the information

• To confuse the reader

• To make the information more difficult to understand

• To present information in a different way while retaining the same meaning.

What is the purpose of using graphics, such as charts or diagrams, in nonfiction texts?

• To visually represent data or information

• To make the text more difficult to understand

• To add unnecessary decoration

• To confuse readers

What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

• Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary.
• Put the first important thing you see down without even reading the passage.

What is the main focus when identifying main ideas in nonfiction?

• Identifying supporting details

• Determining the central theme or topic

• Analyzing the author's tone

• Summarizing the conclusion

What is the purpose of using bold or italicized text in nonfiction?

• To emphasize important information or indicate titles

• To indicate that the information is not important

• To add decorative elements to the text

• To make the text easier to read

When a question says "Which summary is the best," that means I should chose the one that comes closest to being perfect.

• true

• false

• Sometimes

Ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seem busy, and you never see an ant just laying around doing nothing. They carry food, build tunnels, or defend the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Ants are hard workers.

• Ants carry many things.

• Some ants may bite you.

• Some ants help take care of the queen.

Every Snapchat user is familiar with stories, as it is a way to experience what is currently happening all over the world. Story Explorer goes way beyond the snaps featured in a story. If you see a moment that excites you, swipe up to see more snaps from different perspectives.

• Story Explorer is a feature on Snapchat that allows users to swipe up to see different perspectives.

• Snapchat users experience stories from all of the world.

• When there are exciting moments on Snapchat, people can use the new feature to swipe up.

• Snapchat users are excited to see more snaps from different perspectives.

What does summarizing key details involve?

• Highlighting irrelevant information

• Expanding on minor details

• Including all information

• Condensing main points or important information

Ever wonder how Facebook decides what’s on your News Feed? You actually have a lot to do with this! Facebook staff noticed that the things users clicked on from News Fed was interesting to them. Basically News Feed is a method for Facebook to see how likely users are to click on an article and how long they will spend reading it. From this, you will see more stories that are interesting to you!

• Individuals are mostly in control of what articles show up on their News Feed.

• Only stories that are interesting to you will pop up on your News Feed.

• News Feed is a way for Facebook to see what people are interested in.

• Facebook controls News Feed according to articles read and how long people read them.