Review for You: Summarizing

Mr. Griot introduces summarizing and its importance using a story about Michael's camp out plans. Michael's friends cancel due to various reasons, but his mom joins him, turning disappointment into a memorable experience. The video explains paraphrasing and the Five WS Chart as tools for summarizing, emphasizing the need for a clear beginning, middle, and end in summaries.

What is the main purpose of summarizing a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To change the story's plot

• To briefly convey the main points

• To tell the story in detail

How does paraphrasing help in summarizing?

• It makes the story longer

• It changes the story's meaning

• It simplifies the story

• It adds more details

Why couldn't Joseph attend Michael's camp out?

• He had another party to attend

• He had a school event

• His grandparents were visiting

• He was not feeling well

What was Michael's reaction when his friends couldn't come?

• He was disappointed

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He was happy

Who eventually camped out with Michael?

• His neighbor

• His brother

• His mom

• His dad

What is the purpose of the Five WS Chart?

• To confuse the reader

• To organize a summary

• To create a new story

• To add more details

Which question is NOT part of the Five WS Chart?

• What

• Who

• How

• Where