Precis Card

pré·cis (prā'sē, prā-sē') Pronunciation Key
n. pl. pré·cis (prā'sēz, prā-sēz')
A concise summary of a book, article, or other text; an abstract.


Front of Index Card:
Title Genre
Author
Summary

Back of Index Card:
Characters
Theme
Conflict
Important symbols (elements will vary)
Allusion
Quote

Teaching Notes:
• Front of note card always the same; back of note card is customized according to information learned
• Précis cards are usually for impact works—novels and films
• Can be used cross-curriculum
• Use highlighters to highlight important terms/ideas.
• Cards begin in 5th grade and stay with student all years
• Where Précis Cards are stored are up to teacher—with student on in classroom