Summarizing Review

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What is a summary?

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A summary is the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does a summary include?

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A summary includes what the whole passage is mostly about, including the main idea.

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In the SWBSTF summarizing method, who does SOMEBODY refer to?

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SOMEBODY refers to the main character.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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In the SWBSTF summarizing method, what does THEN represent?

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THEN represents the solution.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the text is trying to convey.

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What are key details in a text?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the most repeated concepts.

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What does SWBSTF stand for in summarizing?

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SWBSTF stands for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, Finally.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing is important because it helps you understand and remember the main points of a text.