Summarizing Informational Text Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 15 minutes 8 problems

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1. A summary tells the most __ ideas in a text.

2. Which belongs in a summary?

A The main idea and key details B Every small fact in order C Your favorite part only

3. Readers should leave out __ details that do not support the main idea.

4. Which is best for a summary?

A Use your own words B Copy every sentence C Add your opinion first

5. A summary should be shorter than the original __.

6. Why should a summary include key details?

7. Which sentence should stay out of a summary?

A I think this article was amazing. B The article explains how turtles hatch. C Young turtles must reach the ocean.

8. A summary should focus on the main __.

📋 Answer Key

1. important

2. The main idea and key details

3. minor

4. Use your own words

5. text

6. to support the main idea

7. I think this article was amazing.

8. idea