Summarization
English Language
Summarization starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage: 'Sara went to the market to buy apples. She met her friend and they talked for a while. Then, Sara returned home.' What is the best summary of this passage?
Read the passage: 'Anna baked a cake for her mother’s birthday. She decorated it with pink icing and candles.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The bus was late, so Sam walked to school. He arrived just in time for class.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The cat climbed the tree to escape the dog. It stayed there until the dog left.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the following passage: 'Sara went to the market to buy apples. She met her friend and they talked for a while. Then, Sara returned home.' What is the best summary of this passage?
Read the passage: 'Anna baked a cake for her mother’s birthday. She decorated it with pink icing and candles.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The bus was late, so Sam walked to school. He arrived just in time for class.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The cat climbed the tree to escape the dog. It stayed there until the dog left.' Write a summary of this passage.
Which of the following is a summary? (1) A list of every character in a story. (2) A short paragraph about the main events. (3) A description of the setting. (4) A copy of the first page.
Which of the following is NOT needed in a summary? (1) Main ideas. (2) Supporting details. (3) Personal opinions. (4) Key events.
Which of the following is the best summary of a story about a lost dog that finds its way home? (1) The dog was brown and liked to play fetch. (2) The dog got lost but eventually found its way home. (3) The dog’s owner was sad. (4) The dog ate dinner.
Which of the following is the best summary of the passage: 'The family went to the beach, swam in the sea, and built sandcastles.' (1) The family went to the beach and had fun. (2) The sea was blue. (3) The sand was hot. (4) The family ate lunch.
A summary should be _______ than the original text.
Fill in the blank: A summary is a _______ version of the original text.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be _______ and clear.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in _______ person.
Summarizing can help you study for tests. Yes or No?
Summarizing helps you remember what you read. True or False?
Summarizing is the same as retelling every detail. True or False?
Summarizing is useful for both fiction and non-fiction texts. True or False?
