1. Objective Summary

2. Is a concise, complete, accurate, and objective overview of a text.
Objective Summary
Is a concise, complete, accurate, and objective overview of a text.

3. An effective summary:
Focuses on the main theme or central idea of text, and specific/relevant details that support them.
Is brief!
A snapshot of the whole story.
Remains Objective! (Leave out opinions, reactions, or personal connections)

4. An effective summary IS NOT:
1. Copied from original source! (your own words) 2. Long. Don’t share every event or detail! 3. The readers opinion or interpretation of the work. (leave yourself out!)