Which of these would be the best summary of the first paragraph?
A. People thought there were nine planets in the solar system until a team of scientists known as the International Astronomical Union decided that Pluto should not be a planet.
B. In 2006, scientists from the International Astronomical Union met in Prague, Czech Republic and decided that Pluto is not a planet.
Reread the whole passage. What type of passage is this?
Which method of summarization would be best? Why?
For the best summary of the first paragraph, the answer is B. This option provides a specific date and location for the event, and it accurately reflects the main idea without extraneous details.
The type of passage is likely informative or expository, as it appears to present factual information about a significant decision made by scientists regarding the classification of Pluto.
The best method of summarization in this case would be selective summarization because it allows the focus to be on key details—like the year and the decision made—while omitting unnecessary information, leading to a concise understanding of the main point.