Summary

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What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why is it important to write a summary in your own words?

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Writing a summary in your own words helps ensure understanding and avoids plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What are the key components of a good summary?

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A good summary includes the main ideas, is shorter than the original text, and is written in the summarizer's own words.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What does it mean to include main ideas in a summary?

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Including main ideas means focusing on the most important points or events in the text, rather than minor details.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is NOT a part of a summary?

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Using exact words from the text is NOT a part of a summary.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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True or False: A summary should be longer than the original text.

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False. A summary should be shorter than the original text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise overview of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How can you determine the main idea of a passage?

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To determine the main idea, look for repeated themes, key details, and the overall message of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a summary for a story about a lost kitten?

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The story is about a lost kitten who finds its way home with the help of friends.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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Avoid including personal opinions, irrelevant details, and exact phrases from the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2