Summary Writing Techniques and Guidelines

Summary Writing Techniques and Guidelines

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains how to summarize text by focusing on the main idea, key points, and conclusion of a story. It emphasizes the importance of excluding unnecessary details and highlights four main points to consider when writing a summary. The tutorial also provides guidance on the appropriate length and structure of a summary, especially for longer stories with multiple settings. It concludes with additional resources for further learning.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of summarizing a text?

To rewrite the entire story in your own words

To critique the author's writing style

To state the main point of the story

To include every detail from the story

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main points to remember when writing a summary?

Focus on the main idea

Highlight key points

Discuss the conclusion

Include every character's dialogue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When summarizing, what should you focus on instead of little details?

The author's biography

The main idea and key points

The book's cover design

The publication date

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you focus on instead of little details when summarizing?

The publication date

The book's cover design

The main idea and key points

The author's biography

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the conclusion of a story important in a summary?

It provides a list of references

It describes the setting in detail

It resolves the main problem

It introduces new characters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of the conclusion in a story?

It describes the setting in detail

It provides a list of references

It resolves the main problem

It introduces new characters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you include about the main character in a summary?

How they deal with the problem

Their favorite food

Their physical appearance

Their detailed backstory

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