Vocab
What does it mean to analyze a text?
To examine it in detail to understand it better
What is the main idea of a text?
The overall message or point of the text.
What is a brief summary?
A short, concise (clear) overview
What helps you identify the main idea?
Reading the title and headings (short phrases or a sentence that appears at the beginning).
Which term describes the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
What should a good summary include?
All the specific details from the text.
Which term refers to the category or type of a story?
Genre
When summarizing, why is it important to use your own words?
To avoid copying the text directly.
When considering the context of a story, what are you focusing on?
The setting and circumstances surrounding the events
What is one thing you should avoid when writing a summary?
Including your own opinions.