Summarizing Texts-2.0

Summarizing Texts-2.0

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing a text to its main ideas and essential points.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main ideas of a text without including unnecessary details.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

To identify the main idea, look for the topic sentence or the sentence that expresses the primary concept of the paragraph.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

Back

A summary condenses the main ideas of a text, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without shortening it.

7.

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Front

What is an example of a good summary?

Back

A good summary captures the essence of the text, such as: 'Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into food and oxygen.'

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