Question

A good summary of an informational text must

include all the details that the text contains about its subject.
state, in the student’s own words, only the most important ideas.
evaluate whether the text’s author covered the subject matter well.
use phrases and sentences taken directly from the original author.

Answer 1

Correct answer: state, in the student’s own words, only the most important ideas.

Why:
- A summary should capture the main points concisely and paraphrase them.
- It should not include every detail (that would be a retelling, not a summary).
- It should not be an evaluation — that's analysis or critique.
- It should avoid long phrases copied verbatim; paraphrasing shows understanding and avoids plagiarism.