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Name: ____________________________

Summarization

Directions: Read the passages and answer the questions.

1. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Yesterday, two early morning fires were started within hours of each other. Both fires were among the worst this reporter has ever witnessed. The fires destroyed two separate garages in the 1600 block of Cloverleaf Circle. Three automobiles were ruined, along with lawn equipment and household tools. The firefighters who responded to the fires believe they are related. Arlington Fire Marshall Ben Lee said the cause of the fires would stay "undetermined" for a while. A complete investigation will be conducted. Lee suspects that both fires were set on purpose.

A. Yesterday, two early morning fires were started within hours of each other.

B. Both fires were among the worst this reporter has ever witnessed.

C. The firefighters who responded to the fires believe they are related.

D. Lee suspects that both fires were set on purpose.

2. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

The Elm Street Middle School Student Council recently hosted a spelling bee. On the day of the competition, students were quickly eliminated as they misspelled increasingly difficult words. Finally, only two students remained on stage. The students left were understandably nervous. Heather was asked to spell the word "sergeant." "S-a-r-g-a-n-t," she replied. The judge asked her to sit down. Justin, the last contestant, attempted the same word. "S-a-r-g-e-n-t," he spelled. He also ended up taking a seat. The judges could not declare a winner.

A. The Elm Street Middle School Student Council recently hosted a spelling bee.

B. The students left were understandably nervous.

C. On the day of the competition, students were quickly eliminated as they misspelled increasingly difficult words.

D. The judges could not declare a winner.

3. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Small newspaper seeks writers. Writers must work well under pressure and focus on details. Good writing skills are necessary. Good writing skills are an essential skill for any successful career. Related experience preferred. Must be flexible with hours. May need to work overtime, nights, and weekends. Call 555-1234 for information.

A. Small newspaper seeks writers.

B. Good writing skills are necessary.

C. Good writing skills are an essential skill for any successful career.

D. May need to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

4. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Jet lag is a problem suffered by many flight attendants, pilots, and frequent flyers. When people travel rapidly across numerous time zones, as they do when flying long distances, they sometimes develop a condition called jet lag. These long trips disturb normal body rhythms. After a trip, travelers may have trouble falling asleep at night and staying awake during the day. Jetlag can be an extremely inconvenient occurrence. Experts advise travelers flying eastbound to go to bed later than usual before traveling and those flying west to go to bed earlier than usual. These changes should help minimize the effects of jet lag.

A. Jet lag is a problem suffered by many flight attendants, pilots, and frequent flyers.

B. These long trips disturb normal body rhythms.

C. After a trip, travelers may have trouble falling asleep at night and staying awake during the day.

D. Jetlag can be an extremely inconvenient occurrence.

5. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

The Allosaurus was a creature that other dinosaurs would flee from. If you saw this dinosaur, you would probably run away from it, too. Allosaurus means "different lizard" in Greek. It was named "different lizard" because its spine was different from other dinosaurs' spines. Because the Allosaurus ate other dinosaurs, it had large, powerful jaws that contained long, jagged, and sharp teeth. These teeth were measured to be up to 4 inches long! Like the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Allosaurus had two powerful legs, a massive head, a short neck, a long tail, and short arms. The arms had three-fingered hands with large, eagle-like claws. These claws were up to 6 inches long! The Allosaurus grew to be up to 38 feet long and 16.5 feet tall. It also possessed a pair of blunt horns, just above and in front of the eyes.

A. If you saw this dinosaur, you would probably run away from it, too.

B. It was named "different lizard" because its spine was different from other dinosaurs' spines.

C. The arms had three-fingered hands with large, eagle-like claws.

D. The Allosaurus grew to be up to 38 feet long and 16.5 feet tall.

On September 5, 1977, NASA sent the Voyager 1 space probe to study the planets of Jupiter and Saturn. The probe weighs just over 1,500 pounds and works on just enough power to run seven light bulbs. The probe's power should continue to work until the year 2025, so NASA should receive data from the probe until then.

Voyager 1 reached Jupiter in the year 1979 and began to send video and photos back to Earth. In the year 1980, the probe reached Saturn and explored that planet also. NASA was shocked to find that the probe was still in great shape after completing its main missions. NASA decided to send Voyager 1 out into the solar system to pass other planets as well.

In the year 1990, an amazing 23 years after its launch, Voyager 1 was in a spot to take the first picture of our whole solar system. As of February 2008, Voyager 1 has become the farthest man-made object in history. It has gone farther than 10 billion miles away from our Sun, and it is still working. It sends back data to NASA and shows them what lies beyond our solar system. It should do so for another fourteen years until it stops working.

One amazing item that Voyager 1 carries is the "Golden Record." It is a large golden record that tells all about humanity: our arts, music, and cultures. It also includes sounds from our planet, like the oceans and animals. The language of the disc is written with symbols and mathematics so it can be understood by alien life. NASA added this Golden Record because they knew that the probe would stop working in 2025, but it would continue to travel out into the galaxy. NASA hopes it will serve as a map to direct any alien life towards Earth in the future.

6. Which of the following best summarizes the first paragraph of the selection above?

A. Because it runs on very little energy, Voyager 1 has been able to transmit data for many years.

B. Voyager 1 is a 1,500 pound space probe that was built by NASA.

C. Voyager 1 provided important information about the planets Jupiter and Saturn.

D. Because of its large size, Voyager 1 was able to survive longer than expected.

7. Which of the following best summarizes the second paragraph of the selection above?

A. Voyager 1 sent photos of the planet Jupiter.

B. Voyager 1 sent photos of both Jupiter and Saturn.

C. Voyager 1 completed its expected mission and then continued into outer space.

D. Voyager 1 was not able to complete its expected mission.

8. Which of the following best summarizes the third paragraph of the selection above?

A. Voyager 1 took pictures of our solar system in 1990.

B. Voyager 1 has traveled 10 billion miles from the sun.

C. Voyager 1 became the farthest object made by humanity when it reached Jupiter and Saturn.

D. Voyager 1 became the farthest object made by humanity and continues to travel even farther.

9. Which of the following best summarizes the fourth paragraph of the selection?

A. The space craft contains a history of human culture known as the “Golden Record.”

B. Voyager’s “Golden Record” is written in mathematical symbols rather than words.

C. Scientists anticipate the Voyager 1 will encounter alien life forms.

D. Voyager’s “Golden Record” is written in mathematical symbols that might be recognized by aliens.

10. Which of the following best summarizes the selection as a whole?

A. Voyager 1 was a space probe that explored the planets Jupiter and Saturn.

B. Voyager 1 was a space probe that has taken many amazing pictures of our solar system.

C. Voyager 1 was sent into space with the expectation that it should encounter alien life forms.

D. Voyager 1 was intended to take pictures of Jupiter and Saturn but continues to send data from space.

Name: ____________________________

Summarization – Answer Key

Directions: Read the passages and answer the questions.

1. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Yesterday, two early morning fires were started within hours of each other. Both fires were among the worst this reporter has ever witnessed. The fires destroyed two separate garages in the 1600 block of Cloverleaf Circle. Three automobiles were ruined, along with lawn equipment and household tools. The firefighters who responded to the fires believe they are related. Arlington Fire Marshall Ben Lee said the cause of the fires would stay "undetermined" for a while. A complete investigation will be conducted. Lee suspects that both fires were set on purpose.

A. Yesterday, two early morning fires were started within hours of each other.

B. Both fires were among the worst this reporter has ever witnessed.

C. The firefighters who responded to the fires believe they are related.

D. Lee suspects that both fires were set on purpose.

2. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

The Elm Street Middle School Student Council recently hosted a spelling bee. On the day of the competition, students were quickly eliminated as they misspelled increasingly difficult words. Finally, only two students remained on stage. The students left were understandably nervous. Heather was asked to spell the word "sergeant." "S-a-r-g-a-n-t," she replied. The judge asked her to sit down. Justin, the last contestant, attempted the same word. "S-a-r-g-e-n-t," he spelled. He also ended up taking a seat. The judges could not declare a winner.

A. The Elm Street Middle School Student Council recently hosted a spelling bee.

B. The students left were understandably nervous.

C. On the day of the competition, students were quickly eliminated as they misspelled increasingly difficult words.

D. The judges could not declare a winner.

3. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Small newspaper seeks writers. Writers must work well under pressure and focus on details. Good writing skills are necessary. Good writing skills are an essential skill for any successful career. Related experience preferred. Must be flexible with hours. May need to work overtime, nights, and weekends. Call 555-1234 for information.

A. Small newspaper seeks writers.

B. Good writing skills are necessary.

C. Good writing skills are an essential skill for any successful career.

D. May need to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

4. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

Jet lag is a problem suffered by many flight attendants, pilots, and frequent flyers. When people travel rapidly across numerous time zones, as they do when flying long distances, they sometimes develop a condition called jet lag. These long trips disturb normal body rhythms. After a trip, travelers may have trouble falling asleep at night and staying awake during the day. Jetlag can be an extremely inconvenient occurrence. Experts advise travelers flying eastbound to go to bed later than usual before traveling and those flying west to go to bed earlier than usual. These changes should help minimize the effects of jet lag.

A. Jet lag is a problem suffered by many flight attendants, pilots, and frequent flyers.

B. These long trips disturb normal body rhythms.

C. After a trip, travelers may have trouble falling asleep at night and staying awake during the day.

D. Jetlag can be an extremely inconvenient occurrence.

5. Which sentence offers an opinion and not a key event or detail to include in a summary?

The Allosaurus was a creature that other dinosaurs would flee from. If you saw this dinosaur, you would probably run away from it, too. Allosaurus means "different lizard" in Greek. It was named "different lizard" because its spine was different from other dinosaurs' spines. Because the Allosaurus ate other dinosaurs, it had large, powerful jaws that contained long, jagged, and sharp teeth. These teeth were measured to be up to 4 inches long! Like the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Allosaurus had two powerful legs, a massive head, a short neck, a long tail, and short arms. The arms had three-fingered hands with large, eagle-like claws. These claws were up to 6 inches long! The Allosaurus grew to be up to 38 feet long and 16.5 feet tall. It also possessed a pair of blunt horns, just above and in front of the eyes.

A. If you saw this dinosaur, you would probably run away from it, too.

B. It was named "different lizard" because its spine was different from other dinosaurs' spines.

C. The arms had three-fingered hands with large, eagle-like claws.

D. The Allosaurus grew to be up to 38 feet long and 16.5 feet tall.

On September 5, 1977, NASA sent the Voyager 1 space probe to study the planets of Jupiter and Saturn. The probe weighs just over 1,500 pounds and works on just enough power to run seven light bulbs. The probe's power should continue to work until the year 2025, so NASA should receive data from the probe until then.

Voyager 1 reached Jupiter in the year 1979 and began to send video and photos back to Earth. In the year 1980, the probe reached Saturn and explored that planet also. NASA was shocked to find that the probe was still in great shape after completing its main missions. NASA decided to send Voyager 1 out into the solar system to pass other planets as well.

In the year 1990, an amazing 23 years after its launch, Voyager 1 was in a spot to take the first picture of our whole solar system. As of February 2008, Voyager 1 has become the farthest man-made object in history. It has gone farther than 10 billion miles away from our Sun, and it is still working. It sends back data to NASA and shows them what lies beyond our solar system. It should do so for another fourteen years until it stops working.

One amazing item that Voyager 1 carries is the "Golden Record." It is a large golden record that tells all about humanity: our arts, music, and cultures. It also includes sounds from our planet, like the oceans and animals. The language of the disc is written with symbols and mathematics so it can be understood by alien life. NASA added this Golden Record because they knew that the probe would stop working in 2025, but it would continue to travel out into the galaxy. NASA hopes it will serve as a map to direct any alien life towards Earth in the future.

6. Which of the following best summarizes the first paragraph of the selection above?

A. Because it runs on very little energy, Voyager 1 has been able to transmit data for many years.

B. Voyager 1 is a 1,500 pound space probe that was built by NASA.

C. Voyager 1 provided important information about the planets Jupiter and Saturn.

D. Because of its large size, Voyager 1 was able to survive longer than expected.

7. Which of the following best summarizes the second paragraph of the selection above?

A. Voyager 1 sent photos of the planet Jupiter.

B. Voyager 1 sent photos of both Jupiter and Saturn.

C. Voyager 1 completed its expected mission and then continued into outer space.

D. Voyager 1 was not able to complete its expected mission.

8. Which of the following best summarizes the third paragraph of the selection above?

A. Voyager 1 took pictures of our solar system in 1990.

B. Voyager 1 has traveled 10 billion miles from the sun.

C. Voyager 1 became the farthest object made by humanity when it reached Jupiter and Saturn.

D. Voyager 1 became the farthest object made by humanity and continues to travel even farther.

9. Which of the following best summarizes the fourth paragraph of the selection?

A. The space craft contains a history of human culture known as the “Golden Record.”

B. Voyager’s “Golden Record” is written in mathematical symbols rather than words.

C. Scientists anticipate the Voyager 1 will encounter alien life forms.

D. Voyager’s “Golden Record” is written in mathematical symbols that might be recognized by aliens.

10. Which of the following best summarizes the selection as a whole?

A. Voyager 1 was a space probe that explored the planets Jupiter and Saturn.

B. Voyager 1 was a space probe that has taken many amazing pictures of our solar system.

C. Voyager 1 was sent into space with the expectation that it should encounter alien life forms.

D. Voyager 1 was intended to take pictures of Jupiter and Saturn but continues to send data from space.

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