Summary 1
What does it mean to summarize a story?
A. Tell every single detail
B. Make up a new ending
C. Tell the most important parts in a short way
D. Ask a question about the story
What is C. Tell the most important parts in a short way.
Which of the following would be in a great summary?
A. The character’s favorite color
B. The entire chapter word-for-word
C. The main idea and key details
D. A funny joke from the story
What is C. The main idea and key details.
What should you leave out when writing a summary?
A. The main character
B. Important events
C. Extra details that are not important
D. The setting
What is C. Extra details that are not important.
What question helps you find the main idea when summarizing?
A. What time is it?
B. What is the story mostly about?
C. What’s the author’s name?
D. What is your favorite part?
What is B. What is the story mostly about?
A great summary should be:
A. Long and detailed
B. Funny and creative
C. Short and focused on the main idea
D. Made up with new characters
What is C. Short and focused on the main idea.
Which is the best summary of this passage?
"Lena practiced every day for the spelling bee. She studied hard and never gave up. On the big day, she spelled every word right and won first place."
A. Lena practiced spelling words and got tired.
B. Lena didn’t want to join the spelling bee.
C. Lena worked hard and won the spelling bee.
D. Lena had fun playing video games.
What is C. Lena worked hard and won the spelling bee.
When summarizing nonfiction, what should you include?
A. The author’s name and how long the article is
B. Every detail from each paragraph
C. The main idea and most important facts
D. Your opinion about the topic
What is C. The main idea and most important facts.
Which sentence would be least helpful in a summary of a story about a boy saving a dog?
A. The boy risked his life to help the dog.
B. The dog barked loudly for help.
C. The boy was brave and strong.
D. The boy’s shoes were blue and red.
What is D. The boy’s shoes were blue and red.
Which strategy is best for writing a summary of fiction?
A. Write your opinion
B. Include all the dialogue
C. Focus on who, what, when, where, and why
D. Add a funny ending
What is C. Focus on who, what, when, where, and why.
What is the purpose of a summary?
A. To give your opinion
B. To copy the story
C. To tell someone the most important parts/tell what a story is about
D. To ask questions
What is C. To tell someone the most important parts/tell what a story is about.
Which summary best fits this nonfiction passage?
"Bats are nocturnal animals. They use echolocation to find food in the dark. Bats are important because they eat insects and help plants grow."
A. Bats are scary and fly at night.
B. Bats live in caves and make loud noises.
C. Bats are important animals that help nature by eating insects.
D. Bats use their ears to find friends.
What is C. Bats are important animals that help nature by eating insects.
What makes a summary of fiction different from a summary of nonfiction?
A. Fiction summaries focus on facts
B. Fiction summaries describe real people
C. Fiction summaries include story elements like characters and plot
D. Fiction summaries include dates and data
What is C. Fiction summaries include story elements like characters and plot.
Which of these is the best way to start a summary?
A. “This story was the best I’ve ever read.”
B. “Here is everything the author said…”
C. “This story is mostly about…”
D. “The characters were funny.”
What is C. “This story is mostly about…”
Why is it important to summarize what you read?
A. To memorize every word
B. To understand and remember the most important parts
C. To make the story longer
D. To tell a new version of the story
What is B. To understand and remember the most important parts.
You read a story about a girl who trains for a race, faces many challenges, and wins. Which is the best summary?
A. The girl ran a race.
B. The girl trained hard, overcame problems, and won the race.
C. The girl’s shoes were blue and she liked snacks.
D. The story was boring.
What is B. The girl trained hard, overcame problems, and won the race.