Definitions
What does it mean to "summarize" something?
To tell, in your own words, what has happened in the story.
The words "first", "additionally", "in conclusion", and "also" are considered ___________.
Transition words.
What do you add to your summary to help your sentences flow together?
Transition words
What font style and size should you write with?
Times New Roman, 12 point font
What is my room number?
217
What is a "main idea"?
The most important point of the section
Your conclusion sentence must restate _____________.
How many points are on the rubric for this assessment?
20
How should your summary be spaced?
Double Spaced
Name at least two members of One Direction.
Harry, Niall, Liam, Louis, Zayn
What is meant by "minor details"?
Details that are specific or not important like dates and names.
The topic sentence in a summary must included _____ & __________.
Author and title
Before you submit your summary, you need to check it against the ________?
Rubric
What are the three types of sentences in a paragraph?
Topic, detail, conclusion
When was Bondurant founded?
1791, 1830, 1884
1884
What's the difference between "paraphrasing" and "summarizing"?
Paraphrasing is when restate all of the details of a passage. A summary includes only the most important parts or main ideas.
All topic sentences in any writing must include ______ & __________.
Topic and main idea.
After reading each section, you need to write _______________.
A one-sentence summary for each section.
How should your citation be formatted?
With a hanging indent
Without looking, how do you spell your teacher's last name?
_________________________ is the main idea of the article "Would you buy meat from a machine?"
Teacher discretion
You must first...
Will accept
Read the text or Cite the source
Create a verbal summary for the movie "Finding Nemo"
Teacher discretion
When was the wooden pencil created?
1560, 1612, 1700
1560