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Summaries need to include _______ details
at least 2
all of the
relevant
True or False: You should put ALL details of the story in the summary to help the reader
False. You need to put relevant details like plot, characters, and setting.
True or False: When you summarize, you must use your own words
True.
A summary should have all of the following EXCEPT: a. plot b. characters c. personal opinion
Personal Opinion
Summaries need to be _____ than a few words.
less
more
True or False: Summaries need to be written in complete sentences
True.
Summaries (do/do not) replace reading the actual text
do not
What is the question you should ask yourself when determining whether or not you should put something in your summary?
Do you need this information to understand the text?
List two kinds of relevant details we put in a summary
characters, setting, plot, main idea
Give me an example of a setting
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Give me an example of a plot
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Give me an example of a character
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What happens when we add too many unnecessary details to a summary?
The summary becomes confusing. It can become too long. It gives too many details.
Is this a good summary for the movie UP: This story is about a man named Carl. If no, what is wrong with it?
No. There are not enough details. Only the main character has been stated.
