Summary Writing
English Language
Summary Writing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one method for identifying the main idea in a passage.
Describe the difference between a summary and a paraphrase.
Describe the process of summarizing a paragraph.
Explain how summarizing can help improve reading comprehension.
Explain why it is important to avoid including examples and minor details in a summary.
Explain why summaries should be written in the third person.
Read the following passage and write a one-sentence summary: 'The invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the spread of information, making books more accessible and promoting literacy throughout Europe.'
Read the following text and summarize it in two sentences: 'Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels. This leads to rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events.'
A summary should include which of the following? (1) Personal opinions (2) Main ideas (3) Direct quotations (4) Supporting details
Which of the following best describes a summary? (1) A detailed explanation (2) A brief restatement of main points (3) A list of all facts (4) An opinion piece
Which of the following is a common mistake in summary writing? (1) Using own words (2) Being concise (3) Including personal opinions (4) Focusing on main ideas
Which of the following is a good opening for a summary? (1) "I think..." (2) "The author describes..." (3) "In my opinion..." (4) "For example..."
Fill in the blank: A good summary is _______ and to the point.
Fill in the blank: A summary is usually _______ than the original text.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be _______ to the original text in meaning.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in _______ language.
True or False: A summary can be longer than the original text.
True or False: A summary should always be written in the same language as the original text.
True or False: A summary should be written in your own words.
True or False: A summary should include your personal interpretation of the text.
