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WorksheetsObjective Summary
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What is an objective summary?
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should contain some opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should not contain any opinions or bias
A brief explanation of the main points of most of the text (without spoiling the ending); it should not contain any opinions and bias
A brief explanation of the main points of the entire text; it should contain some opinions and bias
One thing that should not be included in an objective summary:
How the text ends
Who wrote the text
An interesting part of the text
A specific quote from the text
Another thing that should not be included in an objective summary:
Small details about the text
The title of the text
What happens in the middle of the text
Basic facts about the text
How should you start an objective summary?
Explain what happens in the first few minutes of the text
Name the title, author, and type of the text.
Ask a rhetorical question about the text
An interesting hook
How long should the average objective summary be?
1-3 sentences
5 sentences
6-9 sentences
As long or short as you want it
How detailed should an objective summary be?
You should never put details--no names, spoilers, or anything.
You should put in a lot of details so the reader can imagine the whole text in their head.
You should only put in the major details so it's not too long.
It's just like adding garlic to a recipe--measure the details with your heart.
How many quotes from the text can I put in an objective summary?
NONE.
Only one or two of the best ones!
Your objective summary can just be a small section of the actual text, word for word.
You should have a few because you're writing about the text, so you need evidence.
Which sentence is the most objective (the least biased or opinionated)?
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and most people seem to like it.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it is SO good.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
"Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
Which answer below is the best objective summary?
Finding Nemo is my favorite movie. Everyone should watch it. Dory is my favorite character because she is so goofy and fun, but she also cares about Marlin and Nemo.
Have you ever watched Finding Nemo? If not, you should--it's so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? Watch to find out!
An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, an overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
What is the definition of objective?
a brief account or review of something
without personal opinions or judgment
based on personal opinion
say again in different words
Paraphrase means to:
write short paragraphs
use quotes
say again in different words
tell personal views
What things should not be included in an objective summary?
Supporting ideas and opinions
The word "I," your opinion, cited text evidence
Facts and Statistics
The author's name and title of the article
If you're asked to write an objective summary, which of the following should you avoid?
Listing the major events of the story/article
Choosing only the most important parts
Explaining your thoughts about the story/article
Stating the central conflict of the story/article
Fill in the blank: In order to write a/an _____ you must know the _____.
objective summary ... central idea(s)
objective summary ... supporting details
central idea(s) ... objective summary
supporting details ... objective summary
Should you include this sentence in an objective summary? This is one of the best books I have ever read!
Yes
No
Should you include this sentence in an objective summary: The story starts off in France at the end of WW II.
Yes
No
How many quotes from the text can I put in an objective summary?
NONE.
Only one or two of the best ones!
Your objective summary can just be a small section of the actual text, word for word.
You should have a few because you're writing about the text, so you need evidence.
An objective summary should NOT include
a topic sentence
quotes
the main points from the article
transitions
The topic sentence of an objective summary should include____________. Check all that applies.
date the story was written
title of the text and author
a "summary" verb
the main idea
The body of the summary should contain the ___________.
all the information from the text written in your words
some information from the text written in your own words
key details of the text written in your own words
none of the above
