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 short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak
a short moralistic tale that features animal characters that act and speak
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
the lesson or main point of a poem, drama, or story
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Question
Which piece of information is included in an objective summary?(1 point)
Responses
direct quotes from the text
direct quotes from the text
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
the story’s setting
the story’s setting
opinions about characters’ actions
Which piece of information is included in an objective summary?(1 point)
Responses
direct quotes from the text
direct quotes from the text
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
an analysis of a characters’ motivations
the story’s setting
the story’s setting
opinions about characters’ actions
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! 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.
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.
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
Responses
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.
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.
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 summary presents the events without personal opinions or interpretations.
The Crow-Child
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Which details are essential to include in an objective summary of the story?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
the lesson the main character learns
the lesson the main character learns
a brief description of the two main characters
a brief description of the two main characters
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
the genre to which the story belongs
the genre to which the story belongs
by Mary Mapes Dodge
Which details are essential to include in an objective summary of the story?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
the lesson the main character learns
the lesson the main character learns
a brief description of the two main characters
a brief description of the two main characters
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an opinion on the mistake the main character makes
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
an analysis of the relationship between the siblings
the genre to which the story belongs
the genre to which the story belongs
The two essential details to include in an objective summary of the story are:
- a brief description of the two main characters
- the lesson the main character learns
These elements give a clear understanding of the characters and the story's message without introducing personal opinions or analyses.