Fill In the Blanks:
____________________________________ is more than just an entertaining story.
Literature shares _________________________, struggles, feelings, and motivations that are ____________________ to all people.
A lesson, message, or moral about life, that is expressed in a story is a _____________________.
A story’s theme is ________________________. Meaning it can be applied to all people not just the ________________________ in the story.
Authors _________ _____________ state a theme directly.
Readers must make __________________________ to figure out a story’s theme.
The theme of the story is often written as a short _______________________ that expresses the life lesson or ____________________ of the story.
A story’s ___________________ ________________ is what the story is mainly about.
Unlike _____________________ , a story’s central idea ___________________ apply to all people. It is ________________________ to the story.
Determining a story’s _______________________ and ___________________ ___________________ help you better understand the _______________ and meaning of the story.
True or False
True or False - A story’s central idea is a lesson or message about life.
True or False - A theme is inferred by readers and developed over the course of the text.
True or False - Specific details about the main characters and setting are often included in the central idea.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the theme of a story?
a message about life that is explored and expressed
a statement that gives the most important facts of the story
the idea that connects the story's parts
the key details regarding characters and plot
2. Which of the following statements is an example of a theme?
The main character of the story is a ten-year old boy named Troy.
It is always best to tell the truth, even if it is difficult.
When faced with a challenge, two brothers realize the importance of cooperation.
The story takes place in the future and warns about the dangers of technology.
3. Which of the following is the central idea of a story?
the key details in a story
the qualities of the main characters
the message that the author expresses through key details in the text
the idea that connects the story’s parts
Unit 4-5 “Summarizing Literary Text” - Guided Notes
Word
Dictionary Definition
Definition in your own words
objective
summary
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following best describes an objective summary?
A. Includes personal opinions and interpretations
B. Focuses on the main points of the text without adding personal thoughts
C. Only includes key details about the characters
D. Provides a detailed analysis of the text
Answer: B. Focuses on the main points of the text without adding personal thoughts
2. Which of the following is an important element to include in a summary?
A. Personal reactions to the text
B. Detailed descriptions of the setting
C. Key events and main ideas from the text
D. Quotes from the characters in the text
Answer: C. Key events and main ideas from the text
3. What is the purpose of writing an objective summary?
A. To share personal opinions about the text
B. To provide a detailed analysis of the text
C. To give a brief overview of the main points of the text without including personal thoughts
D. To summarize only the dialogue in the text
Answer: C. To give a brief overview of the main points of the text without including personal thoughts