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WorksheetsObjective summary intro/review 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
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 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.
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
An objective summary should NOT include
a topic sentence
quotes
the main points from the article
transitions
