Definitions
What is Summary Writing?
To tell, in your own words, what has happened in the story.
You must first...
Read the text!
The words "first", "then", "next", and "finally" tell you.....
The order in which the story takes place (sequence).
What is a "Main Idea"?
What the story is mainly about.
The final step is to...
Summarize the text!
"Most importantly" tells you that...
The rest of the sentence contains essential details about the story. This is something you will want to underline or record in your notes!
What is meant by "important details"?
Important details support the main idea of the story.
After writing your summary, what should you do?
Please check over and ensure you stayed within the word limit, that all points are clear, and that you answered the question.
"For example" tells you that...
The author is about to give you an explanation of what a word or phrase means.
What's the difference between "retelling" and "summarizing" a story?
A retelling is when you describe the story in complete detail from start to finish. A summary includes only the details that support the main idea.
The second step is...
Read the question and return to the passage to find what the question asks for.
Name a context clue that wasn't on this jeopardy game!
an example, a comma (,), a colon (:), or a synonym/antonym.
What is meant by sequence in summary writing?
Sequence means the order in which an event takes place.
When taking notes, it is vital only to include essential details. Why?
So you won't waste unnecessary time.
A definition tells you that....
The author is giving you the meaning of a word