Summarizing Nonfiction

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What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

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Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary.

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Which best describes a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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How should you write your summary?

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In your own words with complete sentences.

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What is a summary?

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A short explanation of a text.

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Why is it important to understand a passage before summarizing?

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Understanding helps you capture the main ideas and important details accurately.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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Avoid copying the text word-for-word.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary includes only the main ideas, while a detailed description includes all details.

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Can a summary include personal opinions?

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No, a summary should be objective and based on the text.

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What is one way to check if your summary is effective?

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See if someone else can understand the main ideas without reading the original text.

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What is a key feature of a good summary?

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It is concise and captures the essence of the original text.