Objective Summary (Informational Text) Vocabulary

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What does it mean to be objective?

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When you state just the facts and leave out your thoughts, feelings, and opinions.

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What are supporting ideas?

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The details and facts that support and develop the central idea.

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What is the central idea?

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The main focus of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement in your own words about the text.

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What is an informational text?

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A type of writing that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To give a concise overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a main idea?

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The primary point or argument that the author is trying to convey.