Summary & Main Idea
What is Summary and Main Idea?
Summary is a shortened version of a longer reading that tells the basic ideas of a the text. It includes only the most important details.
Main idea is what the text is mainly about. To determine the main idea:
1. Read the text and ask yourself, "what is this mostly about."
2. Look at the title & pictures.
3. Look for clue words that are used repeatedly.
Put it in your own words...
The Stamp Act
Watch this video about the Stamp Act and respond with a summary and main idea of the video.
Respond with a summary and main idea about the video.
The Boston Tea Party
Watch this video about the Boston Tea Party and respond with a summary and main idea of the video.
Respond with a summary and main idea about the video.
Different Types of Summary
Review the list of summarizing strategies in the link below. Then, choose one and apply it to The Stamp Act & The Boston Tea Party.
http://www.gcasd.org/Downloads/Summarizing_Strategies.pdf