Objective Summary Techniques in Writing

The video tutorial explains how to write an objective summary using the RL 6.2 standard. It breaks down the process into three steps, emphasizing the importance of excluding personal opinions and minor details. The SWBST framework is introduced as a tool for organizing summaries. Examples from fables like 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' and 'The Crow and the Pitcher' are used to demonstrate the framework in action. The tutorial concludes with a practice exercise for viewers.

What does the term 'distinct' mean in the context of the standard RL 6.2?

• Without personal opinions or judgments

• Including personal opinions

• Adding minor details

• A detailed retelling of the story

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Which of the following is NOT a key story element to include in a summary?

• Problem and solution

• Minor characters

• Setting

• Main characters

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In the SWBST framework, what does the 'S' stand for?

• Solution

• Someone

• Summary

• Setting

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What is the main character's goal in the story 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'?

• To deceive the shepherd

• To become friends with the sheep

• To find a new home

• To eat the sheep

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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What problem does the wolf face in 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'?

• The sheep are too fast

• The shepherd and his dogs are watching too closely

• The wolf is too weak

• The sheep are hiding

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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How does the wolf solve his problem in 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'?

• He puts on a sheepskin

• He digs a tunnel

• He waits until night

• He befriends the shepherd

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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What is the resolution in 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'?

• The wolf is caught by the shepherd

• The wolf successfully deceives the sheep and eats them

• The wolf becomes a shepherd

• The sheep escape

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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In 'The Crow and the Pitcher', what does the crow want?

• To build a nest

• To drink water

• To find a friend

• To find food

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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How does the crow solve his problem in 'The Crow and the Pitcher'?

• He tips over the pitcher

• He drops pebbles into the pitcher

• He asks for help

• He breaks the pitcher

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What should be avoided in an objective summary?

• Key story elements

• Important events

• Logical organization

• Personal opinions and emotions

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