A summary is a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story.
What is a summary?(1 point)
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a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story
a brief statement that includes the main points and elements of a story
the description that explains in detail every part of a text
the description that explains in detail every part of a text
a short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak
a short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak
the lesson or main point of a poem, drama, or story
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Which piece of information is included in an objective summary?(1 point)
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direct quotes from the text
direct quotes from the text
opinions about characters’ actions
opinions about characters’ actions
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
the story’s setting
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direct quotes from the text
direct quotes from the text
opinions about characters’ actions
opinions about characters’ actions
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
the story’s setting
An objective summary includes the story’s setting.
Which summary is objective?(1 point)
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There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, but Erin managed to get the bird back outside.
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There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in, and Carlos shouted, “Everybody get down!” Erin just laughed and helped the bird find its way out.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.
There was a big problem during the party setup. A bird flew in! I think Carlos was more surprised than Erin. Erin ended up getting the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, or maybe just pretended to so Erin could be the hero. Erin got the bird back outside.
As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, but Erin managed to get the bird back outside.
The objective summary is: As Erin and Carlos were setting up for the party, a bird flew in through the open door. Carlos panicked, but Erin managed to get the bird back outside. This version presents the events without personal opinions or feelings about the characters.
The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep forest there once stood a cottage, called by its owner “The Rookery.”
The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his own reflection. The cottage, which was very small, had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from the roof could you see the mountains beyond, where the light crept up in the morning and down in the evening, turning all the brooks into living silver as it passed.
But something brighter than sunshine used often to look from the cottage into the forest, and something even more gloomy than shadows often glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake. One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other was his sister’s when she felt angry or ill-tempered.
They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only four times. She was, therefore, almost mother and sister in one. The little fellow was her companion night and day. Together they ate and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or floated in their little skiff upon the lake.
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Use the story to answer the question.
Which details are essential to include in an objective summary of the story?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
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an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
the genre to which the story belongs
the genre to which the story belongs
a brief description of the two main characters
a brief description of the two main characters
the lesson the main character learns
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep forest there once stood a cottage, called by its owner “The Rookery.”
The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his own reflection. The cottage, which was very small, had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from the roof could you see the mountains beyond, where the light crept up in the morning and down in the evening, turning all the brooks into living silver as it passed.
But something brighter than sunshine used often to look from the cottage into the forest, and something even more gloomy than shadows often glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake. One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other was his sister’s when she felt angry or ill-tempered.
They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only four times. She was, therefore, almost mother and sister in one. The little fellow was her companion night and day. Together they ate and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or floated in their little skiff upon the lake.
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Question
Use the story to answer the question.
Which details are essential to include in an objective summary of the story?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
the genre to which the story belongs
the genre to which the story belongs
a brief description of the two main characters
a brief description of the two main characters
the lesson the main character learns
The two correct answers to include in an objective summary of the story are:
- a brief description of the two main characters
- the genre to which the story belongs
These details help provide essential information about the characters and context without including personal opinions or analyses.
The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep forest there once stood a cottage, called by its owner “The Rookery.”
The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his own reflection. The cottage, which was very small, had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from the roof could you see the mountains beyond, where the light crept up in the morning and down in the evening, turning all the brooks into living silver as it passed.
But something brighter than sunshine used often to look from the cottage into the forest, and something even more gloomy than shadows often glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake. One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other was his sister’s when she felt angry or ill-tempered.
They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only four times. She was, therefore, almost mother and sister in one. The little fellow was her companion night and day. Together they ate and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or floated in their little skiff upon the lake.
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Question
Use the story to answer the question.
Drag and drop the sentences into the correct locations.
(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Summary: Cora and Ruky are orphan siblings who take care of each other. Cora is the older sibling and has been like a mother to little Ruky. Response area One day, Ruky frustrates Cora, and she makes a wish that instead of being crow-like, Ruky were really a crow. The wish appears to come true. Response area Finally, Cora wakes up and discovers that Ruky is fine and human. Response area
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep forest there once stood a cottage, called by its owner “The Rookery.”
The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his own reflection. The cottage, which was very small, had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from the roof could you see the mountains beyond, where the light crept up in the morning and down in the evening, turning all the brooks into living silver as it passed.
But something brighter than sunshine used often to look from the cottage into the forest, and something even more gloomy than shadows often glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake. One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other was his sister’s when she felt angry or ill-tempered.
They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only four times. She was, therefore, almost mother and sister in one. The little fellow was her companion night and day. Together they ate and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or floated in their little skiff upon the lake.
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Question
Use the story to answer the question.
Drag and drop the sentences into the correct locations.
(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Summary: Cora and Ruky are orphan siblings who take care of each other. Cora is the older sibling and has been like a mother to little Ruky. Response area One day, Ruky frustrates Cora, and she makes a wish that instead of being crow-like, Ruky were really a crow. The wish appears to come true. Response area Finally, Cora wakes up and discovers that Ruky is fine and human. Response area
Here are the sentences placed in the correct sequence for the summary:
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Summary: Cora and Ruky are orphan siblings who take care of each other. Cora is the older sibling and has been like a mother to little Ruky.
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Response area: One day, Ruky frustrates Cora, and she makes a wish that instead of being crow-like, Ruky were really a crow. The wish appears to come true.
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Response area: Finally, Cora wakes up and discovers that Ruky is fine and human.
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