Summarization
English Language
Summarization starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how summarizing can help you prepare for a presentation.
Describe one way to check if your summary is accurate.
Describe the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.
Describe the process of summarizing a long article.
Explain how summarizing can help you in other subjects besides English.
Read the following passage: 'The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast number of plant and animal species. It plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and provides resources for local communities.' Write a one-sentence summary of the passage.
Which of the following is the best summary of the passage: 'Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures and climate change.' (1) The atmosphere is important. (2) Greenhouse gases cause global warming and climate change. (3) Temperatures are rising. (4) Climate change is happening.
Which of the following is the best summary of the sentence: 'Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.' (1) Plants need sunlight. (2) Photosynthesis helps plants grow. (3) Green plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food. (4) Plants are green.
Which of the following best describes a good summary? (1) It includes every detail from the original text. (2) It restates the main ideas in a concise form. (3) It adds personal opinions. (4) It uses complex vocabulary unnecessarily.
Which of the following is a benefit of summarizing? (1) It makes texts longer (2) It helps remember key points (3) It adds unnecessary details (4) It confuses the reader
Which of the following is a common mistake when summarizing? (1) Being concise (2) Including only main ideas (3) Adding personal opinions (4) Using your own words
Which of the following is a good practice when summarizing a text? (1) Reading only the first and last sentences (2) Ignoring the main idea (3) Highlighting key points before writing (4) Adding unrelated information
Fill in the blank: A summary should be ________ and to the point.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in the ________ person point of view.
Fill in the blank: A summary should not include ________ information.
Fill in the blank: Summaries should avoid ________ language and stick to the facts.
True or False: A summary should always be shorter than the original text.
True or False: A summary should include examples and minor details from the original text.
True or False: Summaries should always be written in paragraph form.
True or False: Summaries should always be written in the same order as the original text.
