Main/Central Idea & Summarizing Non-Fiction

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When summarizing a non-fiction text, the first piece of evidence you should look at is:

The table of contents

,

The author

,

The title

,

The key words

Back

The title

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What is true about summarizing?

Back

A summary includes only the most important elements of a story (The BIG apples).

Front

What is a non-fiction summary?

Back

The most important parts of a story written in a short paragraph.

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What is a key detail?

Back

An important point in the text that might be used in the summary.

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The Central/Main idea is...

Back

A brief statement that shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly/mostly about.

Front

The first and last sentences in a text can help you find the Central/Main Idea.

Back

True

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The Headings in a text can help you find the Central/Main Idea.

Back

True

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A good summary is as _____________ as possible.

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short

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A good summary includes only __________ details.

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The most important details

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A good summary is short and includes only the most important details.

Back

True