Main Idea
An important part of the story or book that the author wants you to know
what is main idea
The tall giraffe reached for the highest leaves on the tree.
What is giraffe
a few sentences to describe a text without giving too much detail
what is summary
True or False:
what is key details
how long should a summary be
what is 3-5 sentences?
This is what happens in the story, or the sequence of events.
What is the plot?
When summarizing a story, you should mention where it all takes place. What is that called?
What is setting?
what is main idea found
What is conflict?
When summarizing a story, you should mention who is in the story. Who are they?
What are characters?
In non-fiction, these details help you understand facts or information better by giving specific examples. What are they?
what is supporting details
Who the story is about is the what?
Who is the main character?
This type of information should be left out of a summary because it doesn't change the story's main idea.
What are minor details or extra details?