KEY IDEAS & DETAILS: summarize a multi-paragraph text Flashcards
to summarize a text
identify the topic
determine the author’s main idea
stated in intro as a claim
evaluate the key points and details that support each paragraph’s main idea
the topic of a passage can be found in the
beginning of the text in the title
the intro
the topic sentence
what to ask to find the main idea-thesis, claim, or message
what is the author saying about the topic
what is important to know about the topic
what is the author’s message or claim about the topic
for ex if the topic is blood pressure what could be the main idea
how to measure blood pressure or that people should pay more attention to the importance of monitoring their heart rate
key points are supported by details which provide
evidence such as facts, descriptions, or other info
for ex if the main idea is that people should learn how to measure their heart rate.
what would be the key points
steps or explanations for how and why to do it
would include how to check your pulse at the wrist or how to count beats
for ex if the main idea is that people should learn how to measure their heart rate.
what would be the explanations
why it is goof for people to take their own blood pressure and each key point would likely have supporting details with even more info given for each step or explanation
(1) By 2018, the obesity rate in the United States was about 43%. Nurses play a vital role in helping patients learn to control their weight and thus their risks for heart disease.
(2) Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health. Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight. Most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events. For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles. To keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights.
(3) Another way to control weight is through diet. A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins. Patients should lower their intake of unhealthy fats and salt. An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards. One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead. By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.
Which of the following is the topic of the passage?
A. Heart-healthy foods
B. Rising obesity rates
C. Taking care of the heart
D. Exercise techniques
C. taking care of the heart
A. is a supporting detail that elaborates on how to take care of the heart
B. is a supporting detail that justifies why it is necessary to look after the heart
D. is a supporting detail that elaborated on how to take care of the heart
(1) By 2018, the obesity rate in the United States was about 43%. Nurses play a vital role in helping patients learn to control their weight and thus their risks for heart disease.
(2) Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health. Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight. Most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events. For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles. To keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights.
(3) Another way to control weight is through diet. A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins. Patients should lower their intake of unhealthy fats and salt. An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards. One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead. By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.
Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
A. Exercise routines should always include both aerobics and resistance training
B. Exercise and healthy eating should be encouraged to prevent heart disease
C. Planning ahead can lead to easier dietary changes
D. Exercise helps blood circulate more easily through the body
B. Exercise and healthy eating should be encouraged to prevent heart disease
A. is a detail about exercise
C. is a detail about diet
D. is a supporting detail explaining why exercise helps heart health
(1) By 2018, the obesity rate in the United States was about 43%. Nurses play a vital role in helping patients learn to control their weight and thus their risks for heart disease.
(2) Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health. Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight. Most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events. For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles. To keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights.
(3) Another way to control weight is through diet. A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins. Patients should lower their intake of unhealthy fats and salt. An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards. One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead. By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.
Which of the following is a key point in paragraph 2?
A. “Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight.”
B. “For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard.”
C. “Another way to control weight is through diet.”
D. “Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health.”
D. “Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health.”
A and B are supporting details
C is the main idea of paragraph 3
(1) By 2018, the obesity rate in the United States was about 43%. Nurses play a vital role in helping patients learn to control their weight and thus their risks for heart disease.
(2) Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health. Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight. Most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events. For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles. To keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights.
(3) Another way to control weight is through diet. A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins. Patients should lower their intake of unhealthy fats and salt. An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards. One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead. By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.
Which of the following is the most important supporting detail in paragraph 3?
A. “A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins.”
B. “An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards.”
C. “One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead.”
D. “By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.”
A. “A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins.”
B, C, D are additional details that provide further info on how to achieve the heart-healthy diet detailed in option A
(1) By 2018, the obesity rate in the United States was about 43%. Nurses play a vital role in helping patients learn to control their weight and thus their risks for heart disease.
(2) Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for optimal heart health. Among these are lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation in the body, and a healthier body weight. Most importantly, a lifestyle that includes regular, consistent exercise can help reduce the chance of cardiac events. For instance, exercise helps blood circulate more effectively so the heart does not need to work as hard to pump blood to the muscles. To keep the heart healthy, the most effective exercise routine should include both aerobic activities and resistance training with moderate weights.
(3) Another way to control weight is through diet. A heart-healthy diet includes eating an appropriate portion of each of the following food categories: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low fat proteins. Patients should lower their intake of unhealthy fats and salt. An occasional treat is acceptable as long as the core diet remains true to these standards. One way to achieve this eating style is to plan ahead. By planning meals, patients are able to ensure that their homes contain the ingredients they need to prepare heart-healthy meals.
In four to eight sentences write a summary of the multi-paragraph text above.
