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1 Writing an Objective Summary Learning Target: I can provide an objective summary of a text. 1

2 How to Write an Objective Summary of Informational Text After determining (finding) and analyzing (breaking down into parts) a central idea, the next reading skill to practice is I can provide an objective summary of a text. Today you will learn how to write an objective summary for an informational text. Writing a summary for fiction text is different. Take notes by writing down everything in BLUE. 2

3 How to Write a Summary Sometimes when we read, there is so much information in the text that we also have to decide what is most important and worth remembering. What is most interesting is not always what is most important, and there is often unimportant information in what we are reading. After we determine what is most important, we then have to decide how to put the information into a format that is concise and clear.

4 How to Write a Summary

5 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text

6 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text

7 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details

8 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details

9 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum)

10 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum)

11 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum) Organize the information clearly

12 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum) Organize the information clearly

13 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum) Organize the information clearly Restate the information in your own words--do NOT COPY FROM THE TEXT. You are NOT citing textual evidence like you have practiced in other situations

14 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum) Organize the information clearly Restate the information in your own words--do NOT COPY FROM THE TEXT. You are NOT citing textual evidence like you have practiced in other situations

15 How to Write a Summary Focus on the central ideas from the text Omit supporting or minor details Write only enough to convey the central idea (4-5 sentences maximum) Organize the information clearly Restate the information in your own words--do NOT COPY FROM THE TEXT. You are NOT citing textual evidence like you have practiced in other situations O NOT include any opinions or personal thoughts.

16 Summarizing Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence

17 Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence A. Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author.

18 Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence A. Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author.

19 Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence A. Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author. B. Verb It: Use one of the following summary verbs: shows, describes, explains, discusses, lists, explores, illustrates, teaches, compares, states.

20 Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence A. Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author. B. Verb It: Use one of the following summary verbs: shows, describes, explains, discusses, lists, explores, illustrates, teaches, compares, states.

21 Step #1: 3-Part Topic Sentence A. Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author. B. Verb It: Use one of the following summary verbs: shows, describes, explains, discusses, lists, explores, illustrates, teaches, compares, states. C. CI (central Idea): Identify the central idea of the text.

22 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas

23 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting

24 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting

25 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings:

26 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings:

27 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the beginning of the text, 1-2 from the middle of the text AND 1-2 from the end of the text.

28 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the beginning of the text, 1-2 from the middle of the text AND 1-2 from the end of the text.

29 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the beginning of the text, 1-2 from the middle of the text AND 1-2 from the end of the text. If the article DOES have subheadings:

30 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the beginning of the text, 1-2 from the middle of the text AND 1-2 from the end of the text. If the article DOES have subheadings:

31 Step #2: 3-5 ESSENTIAL/KEY ideas Important = Interesting If the article DOES NOT have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the beginning of the text, 1-2 from the middle of the text AND 1-2 from the end of the text. If the article DOES have subheadings: Pick 1-2 ESSENTIAL details from the introduction section and from each subheading. The essential details from the subheading = the CI of the subheading

32 EXAMPLE Name It Verb It Central Idea

33 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea

34 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan

35 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan Shows

36 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan Shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved

37 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan KEY Details: Shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved *Thousands of teens are bullied every day. *Many schools and organizations have established antibullying programs to stop this problem. *To stop bullying, individuals should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen.

38 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan KEY Details: Shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved Notice I wrote these statements in MY OWN WORDS. *Thousands of teens are bullied every day. *Many schools and organizations have established antibullying programs to stop this problem. *To stop bullying, individuals should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen.

39 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying Name It Verb It Central Idea Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan KEY Details: Shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved Notice I wrote these statements in MY OWN WORDS. *Thousands of teens are bullied every day. *Many schools and organizations have established antibullying programs to stop this problem. *To stop bullying, individuals should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen.

40 Summarizing EXAMPLE

41 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying

42 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying

43 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying The article Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved. The article discusses how one out of four teens is bullied. In fact, many schools and organizations have established anti-bullying programs to address this problem. To help stop bullying, students should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen.

44 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying The article Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved. The article discusses how one out of four teens is bullied. In fact, many schools and organizations have established anti-bullying programs to address this problem. To help stop bullying, students should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen.

45 EXAMPLE Using Stomp Out Bullying The article Stomp Out Bullying by Jennifer Dignan shows why bullying is a problem and how it can be solved. The article discusses how one out of four teens is bullied. In fact, many schools and organizations have established anti-bullying programs to address this problem. To help stop bullying, students should speak up when they are bullied or when they see bullying happen. **Transitions I added on my own to make my ideas flow together in a logical manner that makes sense for my reader.

46 Summarizing ON YOUR OWN

47 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower.

48 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower.

49 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box.

50 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box.

51 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important!

52 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important!

53 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today.

54 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today.

55 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

56 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

57 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

58 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

59 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Stopping a Toppling Tower. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

60 Summarizing ON YOUR OWN

61 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics.

62 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics.

63 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box.

64 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box.

65 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important!

66 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important!

67 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today.

68 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today.

69 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

70 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

71 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

72 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

73 ON YOUR OWN Write an objective summary for Fantastic Physics. Use the box provided on your paper. Remember your answer MUST fit in the box. First, use a blank sheet of paper to record your Summary Notes Chart. This will help you include all the parts of a summary and NOT forget something important! You may also use any notes you have taken today. We will self-check when everyone is finished.

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