Summary

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What is NOT a part of a summary?

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Quotes words from the text.

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How can you summarize a passage about product labels?

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Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

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What are the main components of a summary?

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Central idea and supporting details.

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What is a summary?

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A summary retells the main events of a story in a shorter version.

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What should an objective summary avoid?

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The word 'I' and personal opinions.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense information and present the main ideas clearly.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without condensing.

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Why is it important to avoid personal opinions in a summary?

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To maintain objectivity and focus on the original text's ideas.

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What is a central idea in a summary?

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The main point or argument that the text is conveying.

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What are supporting details in a summary?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or elaborate on the central idea.