Summarizing Nonfiction Task Cards 1-10

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps us understand and remember the main ideas of a text.

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What should you look for when summarizing a text?

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Look for the main idea, key details, and important facts.

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What are key details?

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Key details are facts or examples that support the main idea.

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How can you tell if a summary is good?

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A good summary includes the main idea and key details without extra information.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary is shorter and focuses on main ideas, while a paraphrase is a restatement of specific information.

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What is an example of a summary?

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An example of a summary is: 'The story is about a boy who learns to be brave when he faces his fears.'

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text is a type of writing that provides factual information.