Summarizing
A short piece of writing that describes the most important information from a text is called a....
Paragraph
Summary
Passage
Summary
What is the central idea of a text?
The main point or information in a text.
What is a sentence fragment?
A fragment is missing a subject or verb
What is the name of Mrs. Walker's dog?
Indy
What does IPOP Stand for?
Important Points Only Please
The central idea of a text should be supported by what?
Facts and/or Examples
True or false. This is a complete sentence.
True
"I believe that this is a complete sentence."
True or false. Mrs. Walker went to high school at McNary.
False. Go Saxons
What strategy is best used for summarizing a narrative?
IPOP
GIST
SHIZA
SHIZA
What is the first step in determining the central idea of a text?
Figure out the topic
True or false. This is a fragment.
False
I believe that this is a fragment.
What is the best concert that Mrs. Walker has ever been to?
Hint: Mrs. Parsell went too!
T-Swift!
True or False? A GIST summary should be 100 words or more.
False
True
What test can you use to help you determine if something is a fragment?
I believe that test
What is Mrs. Walker's favorite food?
French Fries and Donuts
What strategy should be used to summarize a newspaper article about an important event?
IPOP
GIST
SHIZA
GIST
After you figure out the topic, what can you look for to help you determine the central idea of the text?
Ask yourself what the author wants you to know about the topic.
Look at the facts and examples and ask yourself what they prove.
Determine if the text has an implied or stated central idea.
How can you fix a fragment?
Add more information like a subject or verb to make sure the thought is complete.
How old was Mrs. Walker when she started to read for fun?
18 (college)