1. Summarizing vs. Analyzing
LT: I can tell the difference between a summary and an analysis.
LT: I can write a summary of a nonfiction text.

2. What is a summary? 5 Criteria of a Summary
A SUMMARY is a retelling or review of the main points in a text. Summarizing is easier than analysis, because it requires less thought. When writing a summary, assume the reader of your summary has read the text, they just need a reminder of the key points made.
5 Criteria of a Summary
Condenses (shortens) the original text
¼ the length of the original text
Includes only important information
Includes only what is in the passage
Written in writer’s own words
Well-written (follows stand writing requirements/punctuation)

3. What NOT to do in summary
4 Summary Don’ts
Don’t use any questions
NO first person (“I”)
Avoid Dialogue
Begin paragraph with information from the text
NO: “This passage is about…” “What I read was”
YES: “This article states that dogs can read human body language. It explains that the history behind….”

4. What is an analysis? Questions to ask during Analysis
An ANALYSIS is an examination, evaluation, and dissection of the text. Analysis is more challenging than a summary because it requires you to read between the lines and connections to previous knowledge.
Questions to ask during Analysis
What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
What is the main idea the author wants the reader to understand?
What lines in the text (textual evidence) supports the main idea of the text?
How does the evidence I’ve collected support the main idea?

5. Today’s Task
LT: I can write a summary that meets the criteria of a summary.
1st- Read the passage, identify main idea.
2nd- Write a summary using the five criteria