Summarizing Informational Texts
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a summary?
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A summary is the main or most important idea of the text.
2.
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What should a summary include?
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A summary should include the main points and ideas of the text, not many details.
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Where is a summary typically found?
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A summary is not always found in the first sentence; it encapsulates the main idea of the entire text.
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What is the purpose of summarizing?
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The purpose of summarizing is to convey the essential information of a text in a concise form.
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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?
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A summary is brief and focuses on main ideas, while a detailed description includes many specifics and details.
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Can a summary be fictional?
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No, a summary is based on the main ideas of the text, whether it is fiction or non-fiction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a good summary?
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A good summary captures the essence of the text, such as 'Jason really wanted to play third base' instead of detailing every event.
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