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Unit 4-5 “Summarizing Literary Text” - Guided Notes
Word
Dictionary Definition
Definition in your own words
objective
summary
Fill In the Blanks:
A _____________________ of a literary text is a shortened version of a work that highlights its ________________ ____________________.
A summary should NOT include _________________________ details.
An objective summary is not influenced by _____________________ feelings.
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following sentences could be included in an objective summary?
Josephina is a strong and stubborn main character.
Josephina was brave to travel on a train to see her brother.
Josephina traveled three days to visit her brother in Arizona.
Josephina’s suitcase was made of brown fabric with frayed edges.
What kinds of differences may exist between a diverse group of people?
different names
different pets
different ages or cultural backgrounds
different number of siblings
Which of the following describes the difference between main points and minor details of a literary text?
Main points are quotations from the text, whereas minor details are in the author's own words.
Main points include key vocabulary words from a story, whereas minor details do not.
Main points are written from a first-person point of view, whereas minor details are written in the third person.
Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not.
What is a characteristic of a good summary?
It includes direct quotations from the text.
It includes a personal opinion.
It is written in the author's own words.
It is written from a first-person point of view.
Word Dictionary Definition Definition in your own words
objective - not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. Objective means based on facts and not feelings.
summary - a brief statement or account of the main points of something. A summary is a short version of a longer piece of writing that highlights the key points.
Fill In the Blanks: A summary of a literary text is a shortened version of a work that highlights its main points. A summary should NOT include irrelevant details. An objective summary is not influenced by personal feelings.
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following sentences could be included in an objective summary?
Josephina traveled three days to visit her brother in Arizona.
What kinds of differences may exist between a diverse group of people?
different ages or cultural backgrounds
Which of the following describes the difference between main points and minor details of a literary text?
Main points are essential to the story, whereas minor details are not.
What is a characteristic of a good summary?
It is written in the author's own words.