By summarizing, we can better understand and remember the key ideas, identify the most important details, and effectively communicate the main points to others.
Summaries (do/do not) replace reading the actual text
do not
True or False? A good summary should include the main ideas .
True
True or False: Summaries need to be written in complete sentences
True.
In summarising paragraphs, you also need to take out _____ words.
unnecessary
What happens if when we add too many unnecessary details to a summary?
The summary becomes muddled. It can become too long. It gives too many details.
In sentence summarizing, you should take out the _______ words.
unnecessary
True or False? In sentence summarizing, you should use many words as possible.
False
List two kinds of relevant details we put in a summary
characters, setting, plot, main idea
True or False: When you summarise, you must use your own words
True.
True or False? A good summary should include minor details and reader's opinions.
False
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?
Give me TWO of the 'Super Six' words!
Who, what, where, when, why, how?
True or False? You should summarise no longer than one third of the original text.
True
The purpose of a summary is to provide a _____ version of the text.
short
Summaries need to include _______ details
relevant/important
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.
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