READING - Summary (BME)

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main ideas or events of a story or passage.

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What should you include when summarizing a story?

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You should include the most significant information.

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True or False: A summary should include every detail from a story.

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False

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What is the main purpose of a summary?

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The main purpose of a summary is to convey the essential points of a text in a concise manner.

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What does BME stand for in summarizing?

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BME stands for Beginning, Middle, End, which are the key parts to focus on when summarizing a story.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main ideas of a text.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a retelling includes all details and events.

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What is a key event in a story?

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A key event is a significant occurrence that impacts the plot or characters.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or by looking for repeated themes.