Summarizing
Genres of Fiction
Fact or Opinion/ Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Text Structures
Main Idea and Supporting Details
100
Summarize the following passage: When one hears the term “reality” applied to a television show, one might expect that the events occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted, but this is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. These living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be “reality.” Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of “reality” television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it’s no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.
Reality TV shows are not very realistic because they are filmed in unrealistic places, may contain re-staged events, and may be scripted.
100
What genre of fiction is a type of literature that one generation uses to teach the next generation a moral, ethical, or religious lessons? It is usually told orally and it includes songs, speeches, sayings, jokes, and stories. Some examples are Cinderella, John Henry, Robin Hood, the Fox and Grapes, and Brer Rabbit. a. Legend b. Myth c. Folklore d. Autobiography
C. Folklore
100
Fact or Opinion? Strawberry ice cream is the worst selling ice cream from the company.
Fact
100
A timeline is a graphic organizer generally used with which text structure? a. Sequential b. Compare and Contrast c. Chronological d. Concept-Definition
C. Chronological
100
What is the main idea of a passage? a. The first sentence b. The last sentence c. The big idea of a passage d. A summary of a passage
C. The big idea of a passage
200
True of False: It is okay to leave out a few important details in a summary.
False! You should never leave out IMPORTANT information
200
Which genre of fiction demonstrates a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale?
Fable
200
Fact or Opinion? Students at Carter G. Woodson enjoy taking gym to release energy.
Opinion
200
Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So while shivering outside in the cold probably won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have a greater exposure to germs.
Cause and effect
200
What is the main idea of this passage? Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all of the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools you can minimize mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Lastly, you should use top quality ingredients. Unlike in the fairytales, you can't turn lead into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you'll create an inferior product. So, to make perfect cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon apatite!
This paragraph explains how to make perfect cookies.
300
Summarize the following passage: There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that paralyzes victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
The platypus is a strange mammal because it has venom, uses its beak to sense prey, and lays eggs.
300
Which genre is described? Sir Gawain is King Arthur's nephew, and this is the story of how Gawain met a challenge from a giant knight dressed in all green armor. The story is very serious and is told as though it was true; many people believe that King Arthur was a real person, but this story is probably not true. If it were true, it has been greatly exaggerated.
Tall Tale
300
Where am I? I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Hair salon
300
It seems like there has been a surge in teen violence these days. Teen violence can cause serious damage to the lives of the victim and the pursuer. Fortunately, a lot of teen violence can be easily prevented by using self-control; if teens are taught how to properly communicate their feelings, there may be less violence. Parents and teachers should talk to their students about the consequences of teen violence to help them go the right path.
Problem and Solution
300
What is the difference between the theme and main idea of a passage?
The main idea is what the passage is mainly about and the theme is the moral or lesson learned.
400
True or false: A good summary includes the main idea, supporting details, and a theme (if there is one).
True
400
Which genre is described? From Athena to Zeus: The Greek Gods and Goddesses retold by Chris Reed This book retells the epic stories of the gods, goddesses, and heroes in Ancient Greece. All of the classic stories are in this text: the adventures of Perseus, the battles of Heracles, Odysseus and the Trojan wars, and the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.
Myth
400
Where am I? I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.
Veterinarian Office
400
What text structure is being described? This method of organizing text is used for step-by-step processes. Some examples include recipes, instruction, or directions.
Sequential Order
400
What is the main idea of the following passage? Automation is the use of machines to reduce the need for human labor. In other words, automation is when jobs done by people become jobs done by robots. Automation can be a good thing. Because of automation, clothing, cars, and other manufactured products are available at good prices and in large supply. But automation can also be a bad thing. Because of automation, there are over 700,000 robots in America alone that do jobs once performed by humans. The way of automation may not be best for humanity, but it is the course we are taking.
Automation is both good and bad for humanity.
500
Read the passage and identify if the if summary is sufficient: Invisibility, flight, the power to split into multiple bodies… these superhuman abilities have long been associated with ninjas, but ninjas didn’t really do all of that stuff. They were just regular people with exceptional abilities. So why do people think that ninjas had super powers? Well, one reason is that ninjas were very secretive and left behind few historical records of their activities. Since we do not know much about what they actually did, we are left to speculate. Another reason why people often think that ninjas had superhuman abilities is because of how ninjas are depicted in folklore (particularly during the Edo period in Japan). In such legends and works of art, ninjas were mystified and romanticized. These romantic notions of ninjas as superhero are perpetuated in media today, but maybe that’s just because these days people expect ninjas to have supernatural abilities. Ki-yah! Summary: This passage is about how people thought ninjas had supernatural power because of the things they do.
No! The summary missed key details and lacked a clear main idea.
500
What genre is described? A girl, Katie has just found out that she was kidnapped from her birth family. As she was eating her school lunch, she looked at the milk carton and found an old picture of her when she was about two years old. She couldn't ever remember seeing baby pictures of her or even a birth certificate. She needs to get to the bottom of this now, and it starts with a conversation with her mother.
Realistic Fiction or Fiction
500
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
Surprise party
500
What type of graphic organizer would be used for the following passage? Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious. a. Timeline b. Venn Diagram c. Concept Map
B. Venn Diagram
500
Read the passage and answer the questions: The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white. What is the main idea? A. The farms needed the rain. B. The thunder hurt the people’s ears. C. Lightning made the sky bright. D. The storm was very strong. Give 3 supporting details.
D. 1. There were hard raindrops. 2. The sky was dark purple. 3. Thunder grew louder. 4. Lightning crashed.
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