Non-Fiction Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief, unbiased piece of writing including important details from the text.

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How many details should I include in my summary?

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Approximately 3 details from the text.

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What is a good sentence to include in a summary?

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"There are a few misunderstandings when it comes to snow."

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How should I feel about writing a non-fiction summary?

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Confidence in abilities to write an effective, non-fiction summary according to 6th-grade standards.

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What is the best way to organize a summary?

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Organize it in order of importance.

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What should a summary NOT include?

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Your personal opinions or feelings.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense the main ideas of a text into a shorter form.

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What type of writing is a summary?

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A summary is a non-fiction writing.

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What should be avoided in a summary?

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Including unnecessary details or lengthy explanations.

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What is an unbiased summary?

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A summary that presents information without personal opinions or feelings.